A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

The clothes-washing king doubles as a community center with some unusual features, including an aviary filled with finches.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

The world's only known button museum.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.

Cold War missile launch site which has been converted to a public park.

Medical museum focused on antique anesthesiology equipment.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.

A science teacher's dream.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.