A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Mansion and shopping center used in the 1975 film "The Stepford Wives."

Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.

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

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

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

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

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

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

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

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

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