The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

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

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

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

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

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

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

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

Pink, packed sanctuary and home of the world's fullest-time Elvis fanatic.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

Meet manatees face-to-face at this zoo for native species.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

In Florida, these naughty monkeys live on their own mini-monkey Alcatraz.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.

A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.

America's Most Wanted's set resides in this tribute to the history of crime and punishment.