Wheaton, Illinois
The Hurley Gardens
Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.
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Wheaton, Illinois
Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.
Bartlett, Illinois
This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.
Essex, Illinois
Moving, mind-blowing metal sculpture work of an outsider artist.
Beloit, Wisconsin
The world’s largest collection of angel figurines includes 600 black angels donated by Oprah Winfrey.
Roscoe, Illinois
This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.
Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
Scales Mound, Illinois
This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Freeport, Illinois
The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.