A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

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

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