Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

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

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

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

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

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

A unique 3-D sculpture based on Rene Magritte’s “The Red Model.”

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

In 2004, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped 800 pounds of waste off a bridge and onto an unsuspecting tour boat below.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

Louis Sullivan’s dark, swirling cast-iron designs envelop a popular department store in this Chicago landmark.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

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

A hidden oasis just north of Chicago's Chinatown.

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

The last remaining vestige of a popular 1999 public art display.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

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

Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.