Chicago, Illinois
Flat Iron Building
Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.
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Chicago, Illinois
Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.
Chicago, Illinois
Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.
Chicago, Illinois
The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Chicago, Illinois
A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."
Chicago, Illinois
A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.
Chicago, Illinois
Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Chicago, Illinois
This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.
Chicago, Illinois
This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.
Chicago, Illinois
Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."
Chicago, Illinois
A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.
Chicago, Illinois
A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.
Chicago, Illinois
An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.
Chicago, Illinois
A Bibliophile's Dream.
Chicago, Illinois
A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.
Detroit, Michigan
Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
Detroit, Michigan
Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.
Memphis, Tennessee
The R&B singer's modest church guarantees a religious experience, regardless of your beliefs.
Memphis, Tennessee
The bad-ass ride of a soul legend, housed in one of the world's few soul museums.
Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.