The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.

One-of-a-kind preserved ruins of an abandoned 1880s church in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

With 8,000 pipes this giant instrument is the most versatile theatre pipe organ ever built.

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

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

"No writer ever gave more to a city and got back less.”

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

An eccentric park and pool.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

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

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

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

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

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.