Places lizsullivan Wants to Go

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

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

A popular place to pick up prehistoric coral fossils from the time when Michigan was an ocean.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

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

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

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.

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

The remains of an abandoned dinosaur theme park litter the woods just off the highway.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

Bigfoot prints, Feejee mermaids, and haunted dolls on display in a tiny North Carolina town.

The original location of Vollis Simpson’s Whirligigs.

An eclectic store sells obscure vinyl recordings of Charles Manson and Jim Jones, along with many other oddities.

Step past the gas pumps and into a fine French bistro.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.