This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Even for Egyptian royalty, the afterlife was bring-your-own-beef.

Once thought to be the fabled Holy Grail, it is now known to be an oil lamp.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

This compact temple is filled with garlands of colorful balls that represent restrained monkeys.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

A memorial to the Indian victims of the devastating 1923 earthquake, built in glorious Mughal style.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

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

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

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

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

Standing guard on top of an old, vacant ice cream shop.

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

This elaborately-carved white marble fountain was built to stand outside the Detroit Opera House.

An ornate Detroit church, left empty and ravaged by time.

Abandoned concert venue legendary for its rock counterculture.

The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.

Mussolini gave Cincinnati a bronze statue of Romulus and Remus suckling at a wolf's teats.

Built around 1845, this house was occupied for 100 years, serving as a home to a prosecuting attorney, a Union Civil War general, and a wealthy socialite.

This 30,000 square-foot museum is home to an extensive collection of art and artifacts that reflect the history of southwest Ohio.

Historical structures and natural wonders await visitors to this preserve.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.