A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

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

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.

A sprawling outdoor museum filled with larger-than-life works of art.

To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

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

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

This abandoned 19th century orphanage started as a boarding school for children of Civil War veterans.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

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

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

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

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

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

What was once one of the country's largest confectionary plants is now an abandoned ruin, but is still pretty sweet.

Hidden on the 7th floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

Polish luminaries and masterful folk art find sanctuary in this unique cemetery.

This uber-quaint Polish village is known for its habit of painting elaborate floral motifs on just about everything.

This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.