A giant wooden statue of one of the greatest pitchers in 19th-century baseball.

The study has wall paneling from a 17th century ship.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

An eccentric park and pool.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

Founded in 1788, this Rhode Island institution is the oldest operating general store in America.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

This animatronic Christmas village within an industrial park creates a whimsical juxtaposition.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

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

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

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