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

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

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

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A science teacher's dream.

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

Pizza with a side of fine art.

Home to the world's largest refracting telescope and the birthplace of modern astrophysics.

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

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

A large circus museum with summer performances.

A place where the laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk... but of course haven't.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.

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