Douglas, Michigan
'New Singapore'
On the shores of Lake Kalamazoo, a plaque marks a fictional event where an island nation ran aground.
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Douglas, Michigan
On the shores of Lake Kalamazoo, a plaque marks a fictional event where an island nation ran aground.
Mount Vernon, Ohio
A fountain full of 18 bronze-cast dogs, a cat, a pony, some birds, and a mystery apple, all because one guy and his golden retriever saw a photo online.
Memphis, Tennessee
The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
Devils Tower, Wyoming
The first declared National Monument in the United States.
Custer, South Dakota
The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.
Salt Lake City, Utah
The location along the shores of the Great Salt Lake of what was once called, "The Coney Island of the West", now sits barren due to arson and time.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway marks the entrance to Brigham Young’s property.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This Las Vegas casino boasts one of only three spiral escalators in the United States—an engineering wonder.
Covington, Kentucky
He’s not from around here.
Rochester Hills, Michigan
The remains of a failed canal can be found in several towns near Lake St. Clair and is known historically as "Mason's Folly."
Rochester Hills, Michigan
A historic cider mill still using time-tested techniques.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
This historic mill has been turning apples into delicious fresh cider for over a century.
Dearborn, Michigan
A comprehensive archive of Hallmark Holiday ornaments.
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
The bones of an old zoo crumbling in the shadow of a new one.
Detroit, Michigan
The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.
Detroit, Michigan
It's been called “Detroit’s largest art object.”
Detroit, Michigan
It's an incredibly beautiful city public space, with spacious rooms to study and admire the artwork.
St Ignace, Michigan
This nearly 200-foot tall limestone stack offers visitors amazing views and a chance to meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.
Charlevoix, Michigan
Unique Michigan homes look like something out of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."
Port Huron, Michigan
A place for ship-lovers to watch the passage of freighters traversing the Great Lakes while learning about their history.