Places Avalon Wants to Go

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

This tiny historic jail along Route 66 is the perfect fit for exactly one criminal and their partner-in-crime.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

The oldest house in Chicago certainly doesn't look the part and there are some who say it doesn't deserve its title either.

Hidden on the seventh floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.

The hometown of Popeye's creator is littered with a growing collection of granite cartoon characters.

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

First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

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

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

Take a break from all the boring business of death at this funeral home mini-golf course.

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

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.