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Chicago, Illinois

American Writers Museum

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

Added by clairers

Chicago, Illinois

Bohemian National Cemetery

Cemetery featuring rare glass-fronted columbarium.

Added by lja9mayse

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Chicago's North Park Village was once the largest municipal sanatorium in the country.

SamwiseCr

Added by SamwiseCr

Chicago, Illinois

Great Train Story Diorama

This $3 million model train takes you through Chicago, Seattle, and the thousands of miles in between.

Elliot Carter

Added by Elliot Carter

Chicago, Illinois

The Fountain of Time

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

Added by Shibboleth

Chicago, Illinois

Green Mill Jazz Club

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

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Chicago, Illinois

Eternal Silence

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

Juniper Windsong

Added by Juniper Windsong

Chicago, Illinois

Alinea Restaurant

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Chicago, Illinois

Merz Apothecary

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

Rebekah Otto

Added by Rebekah Otto

San Antonio, Texas

Roman Urn Collection at SAMA

Amazingly detailed marble cinerary urns that once held the cremains of Roman elite.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis

San Antonio, Texas

Comanche Lookout Park

One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.

Added by Syntax

San Antonio, Texas

The Grotto

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

josephwbeck

Added by josephwbeck

Virtuoso Sculpture

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

Houston Airport Subway

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

‘Moonwalker’

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

Added by rsrsrs

Fort Worth, Texas

'Where Independence Begins' Mural

A one-of-a-kind blind-accessible, interactive mural.

notoriousFIG

Added by notoriousFIG

Fort Worth, Texas

Leonard's Museum

This small museum tells the story of Fort Worth's first and largest superstore.

Added by aberrantariel

Fort Worth, Texas

Billy Bob’s Texas

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

Global Sightseer

Added by Global Sightseer

LBJ Presidential Marker

The unique location where the former president was rapidly sworn in.

Added by Scott Terrell

Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive

A symbol of Texas pride.

Added by Scott Terrell

Texas Theatre

This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.

Added by clr729

The Grave of Bonnie Parker

The final resting place of an outlaw, whose legend grew after death.

Added by mckenzienick81

Gravesite of Clyde Barrow

The final resting place of infamous outlaw Clyde and Marvin Barrow.

Added by mckenzienick81