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

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

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

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

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

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.

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

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

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

A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

The faint remains of a Polish news empire still linger.

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

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.