The hometown of Popeye's creator is littered with a growing collection of granite cartoon characters.

This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.

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.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.

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

Former bath house turns gastropub.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.

A strange and haunting monument of unknown origin in the historic Graceland Cemetery.

The 606 is a decade in the making.

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

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

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

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

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