As the oldest structure in Harris County, this 200-year-old frontier cabin stands in the literal shadow of downtown Houston’s massive skyscrapers.

Enormous photography collection housed in a study center co-founded by Ansel Adams.

A dazzling display of lights and crystals.

This unusual public park, which contains an eclectic mix of industrial remains from the 19th century, originated as an archaeological dig in the 1980s.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

A model of what was supposed to be Domino's Pizza's colossal, Wrightian headquarters

It's been called “Detroit’s largest art object.”

This small, nautical gift shop is home to a 500-pound behemoth.

The pieces in this sculpture garden are made from demolished buildings that were once landmarks of Motor City.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

Enormous small-business mecca in the Midwest, serving dozens of artists.

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.

Two hundred tons of pioneer artifacts were painstakingly recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Missouri River.

A 19th-century architectural wonder designed by the "father of the skyscraper."

This downtown statue pays tribute to the Native American game that gave the city of La Crosse its name.

It's an incredibly beautiful city public space, with spacious rooms to study and admire the artwork.

Location of the “Greatest 45 Minutes in Sports History.”

A World War II–era submarine museum where visitors can spend the night aboard.

This nearly 200-foot tall limestone stack offers visitors amazing views and a chance to meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

A comprehensive archive of Hallmark Holiday ornaments.

A massive collection of vintage cars in an industrial-style building.

This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.

One of the camera company's former manufacturing buildings is now a museum dedicated to its history.

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