Places aember Wants to Go

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

One lonely, modern pyramid has gone from corporate think tank to deserted boondoggle.

One man’s vision of living among dinosaurs credits Jesus Christ as the engine of biological evolution.

The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

A museum dedicated to the dead and the tools used to usher them into the afterlife.

The only surviving prototype for Buckminster Fuller's house of the future.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

This feline raises a friendly paw at drivers barreling toward the freeway.

A popular place to pick up prehistoric coral fossils from the time when Michigan was an ocean.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

The remains of an abandoned dinosaur theme park litter the woods just off the highway.

Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.

This steep-walled ravine contains animal-shaped formations made from sandstone.

Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.

A watercolor recreation of a famous fresco unearthed at Pompeii.

This museum explores the history and development of dentistry and dental technology in Michigan.

See prehistoric footprints, plus two complete mastodon skeletons.