Julia Buccola Petta's body was peculiarly well-preserved when it was exhumed six years after her death.

This overgrown Illinois water park offers a whole new type of adventure.

Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.

Hidden on the 7th floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

Pizza with a side of fine art.

A small Chicago museum filled with thousands of preserved butterflies, beetles, and more.

A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

Over 1,000 pieces of one of the most niche art objects imaginable: the glass paperweight.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

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

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

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

These mansions date back to Chicago's days as a brewer's paradise.

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

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

The 30,000-volume library is one of the world's most impressive poetry collections.