Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

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

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.

A mini Wrigley Field for mini baseball players.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

These experimental weapons brought World War II to Nebraska as well as 26 other U.S. states.