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San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

The first fresco Diego Rivera painted in the United States can be found in the former San Francisco Stock Exchange.

The oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States is a nostalgic jewel.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

This tall and trim architectural oddity is one of the skinniest buildings in San Francisco.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

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

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

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

This small Catskills village has six independent bookstores and more bookshops than restaurants.