Battle Creek, Michigan
Fantasy Forest in Leila Arboretum
When beetles destroyed these trees, they found new life as fantasy sculptures.
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Battle Creek, Michigan
When beetles destroyed these trees, they found new life as fantasy sculptures.
Okemos, Michigan
The last remaining tollhouse in Michigan built during the 19th-century plank road craze.
St. Louis, Michigan
This marker tells the story of a town’s toxic past.
White Pigeon, Michigan
A memorial to the Potawatomi chief who allegedly ran nearly 150 miles to alert settlers of an impending attack.
Lima, Ohio
This burger joint is named after everyone's favorite carnival prize and is adorned with a giant one over the door.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Discover a beautiful natural paradise, minutes away from a thriving city.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nature and art meet in this curvy creation
Indianapolis, Indiana
A flamboyantly decorated bridge signals diversity and fellowship at the entry to Indianapolis' Broad Ripple Village.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.
Wapakoneta, Ohio
A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
One lonely, modern pyramid has gone from corporate think tank to deserted boondoggle.
Alexandria, Indiana
Covered in tens of thousands of coats of paint, this Indiana attraction holds a world record all its own.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Allen Park, Michigan
The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.
Detroit, Michigan
Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.
Louisville, Kentucky
One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.
Louisville, Kentucky
The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.
Saint Joseph, Michigan
This museum remembers an apocalyptic cult that became more famous for baseball than religious radicalism.
Benton Harbor, Michigan
The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.
Owosso, Michigan
The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.
St. Louis, Michigan
This replica of Michigan's mighty Mackinac Bridge is more than 200 times smaller than its northern counterpart.
Midland, Michigan
This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.
Bay City, Michigan
This state-of-the-art planetarium takes architectural inspiration from the sun itself.
Leland, Michigan
A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.