Places braylincarlson Wants to Go

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

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

Enormous small-business mecca in the Midwest, serving dozens of artists.

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

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

Opulent downtown movie theater now houses cars as an indoor parking garage.

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

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

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

Located in a Civil War era building, this café is engrained with the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe.

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

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

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

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

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

Miners in Michigan developed a taste for Cornish beef pasties, which this roadside stand has been selling since 1947.

Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.

Once a bastion of its community, this gothic cathedral now stands as a haunting ruin.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.