This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.

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

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

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

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.

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

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.

A historic ballroom host to famous performers from the big band era to 1980s rock.

These mansions date back to Chicago's days as a brewer's paradise.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

Cold War missile launch site which has been converted to a public park.