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

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

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

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

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

Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.

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

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

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.

The famous author's birthplace is preserved in a town that he once described as narrow-minded.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

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

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

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

This softly rounded mansion was built without corners not to avoid evil spirits, but to make them more comfortable.