One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Ernest Hemingway used to frequent this general store, which appears in several of his short stories.

Stock up on superb sour cherry preserves made by hand in copper kettles.

Advice-columnist's bell tower, paid for with pennies.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.

The statues honor the state transportation employees who've died while performing their work-related duties.

This mechanical wonder towers above a river in Michigan's capital city.

Perched atop a brick smokestack, this enormous lug nut symbolizes the local minor league baseball team.

The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.

The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.

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

See prehistoric footprints, plus two complete mastodon skeletons.

An ever-evolving wall of graffiti art off East Liberty Street.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Once the home of a local newspaper, this small museum preserves the history of Beaver Island, from its Indigenous inhabitants to the arrival of a self-proclaimed king.

On a remote island in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, a museum of collectibles collides with a vintage toy store.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.