Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch.

Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

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

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

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

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

Once the tallest building in Detroit, this Gothic church houses some of the oldest stained-glass windows in the country.

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.

The only surviving prototype for Buckminster Fuller's house of the future.