A crumbling stone stable and carriage house are all that remain of a manse that was once filled with Egyptian artifacts.

Enjoy an overnight at an old haunted B&B site of the Borden family murders.

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.

Ironically this massive termite is the mascot for a company that is acclaimed for killing his kind.

A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, this grandiose building is a relic of Freemasonry in Chicago a century ago.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

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

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

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

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

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.