Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

A tribute to one granddaughter's old apartment which now represents the whims of each visitor.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

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

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.

World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

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

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

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

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

At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.