Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

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

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

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

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

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

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.

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

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.

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

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

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

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

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

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