The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

A home designed to be on the cutting edge of comfortable, low-cost living.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.

An extravagant western hotel where every floor is the "ground floor."

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

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

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

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

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

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

This bookstore serves recipes from the cookbooks on sale.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This tiny alleyway is now a shrine to a subculture riot between the mods and rockers.

The building is topped by a Statue of Liberty statue whose torch has stayed burning since the museum opened.