A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

Fragments of a massive unfinished sculpture sit near the main quad of the University of Illinois.

The inconspicuous grave of the University of Illinois' first president is just steps from the main quadrangle.

The oldest experimental corn field in America is still creating better ways to grow crops.

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

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

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

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Patrick Dougherty's fantastic living tree sculptures, mind-blowing but temporary.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.