The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

The R&B singer's modest church guarantees a religious experience, regardless of your beliefs.

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

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

First planned industrial community in the United States.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

The world's only known button museum.

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