Just a man taking his prehistoric pet for a stroll.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

This replica small town lets visitors take a stroll through the story of progress in the U.S. via thousands of Americana artifacts.

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

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

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

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

The study has wall paneling from a 17th century ship.

The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.

This historic store hides a museum exhibiting a shoe-sizing x-ray machine and a pair of kicks that once belonged to the world's tallest man.

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

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

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

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

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

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

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

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.