Places meltingknight Wants to Go

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

The dream home of an iconoclastic renaissance man still stands as a monument to his domestically mundane vision.

Planes, trains, and automobiles have all been sunk as attractions at this Illinois diving spot.

The hometown of Popeye's creator is littered with a growing collection of granite cartoon characters.

This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.

This historic lavatory leftover features two levels of defecation stations completely without context.

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

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

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

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

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

First known as the "Sample House," this construction mash-up was meant to be a living catalogue of building styles.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

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

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

The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.

Eclectic collection of rare and beautiful stones in a historic home.

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

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

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.