Former bath house turns gastropub.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Theater has had many different incarnations but has survived the ravages of time.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.