A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

This famous writer's tombstone is a literary pilgrimage site that was publicly defiled by a rival.

An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

This stone in Lake Geneva was once the reference point used to determine altitude in Switzerland.

A plain wooden seat that once belonged to one of the most prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation.

On the side of a building, a depiction of the woman who became a local legend by tossing soup out her window.

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

One of the most historical literary characters continues to stroll his hometown.

One of the longest wooden benches in the world snakes around Geneva's Treille Promenade.

The final resting place of Gary Gygax; co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons.

A historic ballroom host to famous performers from the big band era to 1980s rock.

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

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

A massive bur oak tree believed to be some 500 years old is the centerpiece of this quiet urban greenspace.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

A Depression-era sculpture by Charles Umlauf survives in a small suburban post office.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

Tiny treasures, giant murals, and strange sculptures decorate the windows and doors of this abandoned building.

Steel remnants of a bridge make up a unique sculpture along the banks of the Illinois River.

A collection of art crafted from various hardware tools.

The inconspicuous grave of the University of Illinois' first president is just steps from the main quadrangle.