Midlothian, Illinois
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.
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Midlothian, Illinois
A small abandoned and abused cemetery that has become a magnet for ghost hunters.
Joliet, Illinois
What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
St. Charles, Illinois
A onetime gangsters' hideaway where you can dine on steaks, fine wines, and cigars just like they once did.
Boston, Massachusetts
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
Washington, D.C.
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Cologne, Germany
The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Once the most painted on object in the world, this short campus fence is well on its way to being so again.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.
Wadsworth, Illinois
A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.
Paris, France
This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.
Boston, Massachusetts
This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.
Seattle, Washington
From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.
Seattle, Washington
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
Lincolnshire, Illinois
This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.
Louisville, Kentucky
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.
Québec City, Québec
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.
Chicago, Illinois
A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."
Chicago, Illinois
Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.