The unique collection includes bronze cast handprints of some of America's most famous astronauts.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Silverware in the sidewalk outside a grocery store cements this neighborhood’s Italian culinary history.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

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

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

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

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

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

An avant garde art museum at the University of Chicago.

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