The faint remains of a Polish news empire still linger.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

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

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

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

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

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

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

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

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

What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

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

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.