A science teacher's dream.

A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.

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

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

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.

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

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).

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

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

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

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.

A hollow cement depiction of time's inexorable effect on the human body.

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

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

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

A Museum of Holography frozen in 1974.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

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.