Places hopemch Wants to Go

This scenic overlook commemorates the tragic death of a soon-to-be-married lumberjack.

A series of 33 stone markers maps an ancient 55-mile transportation route.

This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.

The smallest useable chapel in Michigan is five-by-eight feet and has seating for three.

One of the few working locomotive roundhouses in the United States.

The restored ferry is now a dockside museum and a unique bed and breakfast.

Little did a museum know, they possessed the last-known lunch wagon in existence.

A memorial to the Potawatomi chief who allegedly ran nearly 150 miles to alert settlers of an impending attack.

This missionary's legacy looms large over the Upper Peninsula of Michigan—literally.

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

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

This quaint stretch of road is the final resting place for hundreds of America's four-legged veterans.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

In the main dining room, a nine-ton boulder caps the fireplace designed by local architect Earl Young.

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

Everyone's invited to put on a miniature concert with this world-class musical wonder.

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

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

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

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

Egyptian Revival obelisks still rise over the old mine shafts.

A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.

The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.