Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

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

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

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

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

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

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

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

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

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

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