Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

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

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

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

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

More than 8,000 drinking jugs say “Cheers!” to a guy named Toby.

A museum befitting the city responsible for supplying the majority of the world's LSD.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

These molds for fiberglass statues have formed an eerie, accidental sculpture park.

Small-town museum dedicated to outer space ... and bicycles.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.

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

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

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

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

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

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.