River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

The legacy of an unsolved, gruesome murder rests beneath the spans of this historic bridge.

Tour the luxe "glass cage" that inspired and unnerved the architecture world upon its debut.

You were once able to challenge a chicken to tic-tac-toe at this park, which is now converted into the Aikman Wildlife Adventure.

The park that the Chicago Stockyards built.

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

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.