Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Mosaic School
Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.
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Chicago, Illinois
Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
This historic mill has been turning apples into delicious fresh cider for over a century.
Mooresville, Indiana
This mysterious hill seems to pull objects uphill.
Lake Forest, Illinois
The remains of a Rockefeller's lush Italianate estate hidden in the underbrush on the coast of Lake Michigan.
Waukegan, Illinois
A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.
Kewanee, Illinois
The dream home of an iconoclastic renaissance man still stands as a monument to his domestically mundane vision.
Chicago, Illinois
The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Mears, Michigan
An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.
Shelby, Michigan
A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.
Glen Arbor Township, Michigan
This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.
Sarnia, Ontario
Over 60 chemical plants and oil refineries sit in a 15-mile-wide section outside town.
Port Austin, Michigan
Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.
White Lake, Michigan
Once the extravagant escape of the Ford family, this enigmatic ruin now stands as a haunting reminder of its former glory.
Wheaton, Illinois
Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.
Bartlett, Illinois
This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Benton Harbor, Michigan
The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
World's largest Christmas store.
Key West, Florida
A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.
Key West, Florida
Six miles off the coast of Key West, a former military transport ship is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the world.
Key Largo, Florida
After a long career, a disastrous sinking, and a half-successful salvage, this Naval vessel-turned-artificial reef ended up exactly where she was supposed to—with a little help from nature.