The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

Its unique collection details the history of the state's svelte railroads.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

This 1,700-pound edible sculpture is way better than your average chocolate mousse.

A decidedly out of place statue memorializes the Blues Brothers characters at this water bottling plant.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This picturesque stream was up until recently the site of a ten story mountain of slag and sewage.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

The god of wine stares out at passersby on this busy Pittsburgh thoroughfare.

The largest clock face in the United States is twice the size of Big Ben and infinitely more ad-sponsored.

The Master of Magnetism dominates the walls of a scrap metal yard to keep graffiti artists at bay.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

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

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.

Its vintage camera collection gives a snapshot of the past as viewed through a photographic lens.

An elegant sandstone stairway built by the WPA still connects two neighborhoods in Akron.

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

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

The collection of ceremonial and cultural objects spans many countries and hundreds of years.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.