Places JakeIngram Wants to Go

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

All of Chicago's wood-paved streets are long gone but two alleys remain.

A hollow cement depiction of time's inexorable effect on the human body.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

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

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

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

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Memorial to a beloved puppeteer as well as all street performers.

This Cape Cod museum exhibits what it claims is the only authenticated pirate treasure in the world.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

A tribute to the couples who brave long periods of separation during wartime.

This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.

The Burnside Fountain and its questionable interpretation.

It was an experiment to prove that glacial boulders and rocks can be used in constructions and dwelling.

This delicate museum is devoted to the art and industry that once supported Cape Cod's oldest town.

This giant Massachusetts sycamore is said to hold the dubious distinction of being the "widest tree East of the Mississippi!"

The ceiling of this vintage movie palace is covered in fantastic Art Deco murals.

One man's psychedelic fence is painted with his cacophonous folk art musings on the world.

This massive boulder is inscribed with the story of a sensational hostage negotiation dating back to Colonial times.

A unique columnar residence built in the 19th century.