A house and yard adorned with bizarre concrete sculptures in a Milwaukee suburb.

The building was originally a gas station built to resemble a Japanese tea house.

Whimsical sculptures dot a woodland path surrounding their creator's old summer cottage.

A metal ring in the middle of the road marks the exact spot where the Soviet satellite crash-landed in 1962.

A lovely hidden waterfall right off the highway is well worth a stop.

Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.

Walk up a ramp through a forest for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

Built by an accountant with a dream of running a grand resort, this estate has sat vacant for over half a century.

Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

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

This 19th-century ghost town offers a stunning view of Lake Michigan and a journey through the region's industrial past.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.

Former self-sufficient mental institution now a planned community.

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

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.

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

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