Hidden on the seventh floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

The buildings around this DePaul University statue create an echo chamber for those standing in the center of the circle.

How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?

A hidden oasis just north of Chicago's Chinatown.

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

The oldest house in Chicago certainly doesn't look the part and there are some who say it doesn't deserve its title either.

One of the few remaining relics of the meatpacking hub that made Chicago the "hog butcher to the world."

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

The final resting place of up to 6,000 Confederate soldiers, the largest mass grave in the Western Hemisphere.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

An actual 1957 Cadillac De Ville, encased in 15 cubic yards of concrete.

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

One of Chicago's last seafood smokehouses perfects a dying breed of fishcraft.

Former meatpacking facility turned vertical farm and sustainable business complex.

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

These abandoned grain silos and tunnels are an urban exploration dream.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

Legendary DIY skatepark where Portland’s best skaters and curious onlookers gather daily.

A Portland legend tells of small green archers shooting random passersby with visionary arrows.

This indoor-outdoor Portland market is an ode to the lesser-known corners of Latin America’s varied foodscape.

A 17-acre urban oasis featuring a pollinator garden, heritage trees, and an aerial tree walk.

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.