Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Bronze Fonz
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The bugs crawling down the front of this office building are almost as big as a '68 VW Beetle.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Despite its name, this fast food museum is actually a replica of the ninth McDonald's store.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.
Melrose Park, Illinois
The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.
Vernon Hills, Illinois
The study has wall paneling from a 17th century ship.
Chicago, Illinois
Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.
Park Ridge, Illinois
A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.
Wilmington, Illinois
This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.
Volo, Illinois
Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.
Chicago, Illinois
Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.
DeKalb, Illinois
This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.
Livingston, Illinois
Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.
Niles, Illinois
Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.
Chicago, Illinois
A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."
Chicago, Illinois
Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.
Chicago, Illinois
A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.
Chicago, Illinois
A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.