One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

This tombstone marks the final resting place of the beloved 1990's character, Ernest P. Worrell.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

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

The artwork honors those who are dedicated to preserving the beautiful Michigan peninsula.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.

The world champion cow is buried within a historic old asylum.

A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

A preserved stump is all that remains of the once-mighty hardwood.

The secret skeleton of a murdered nun was discovered in this church basement, but the scandal doesn't end there.

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

This solemn facility remembers the cruel effort to compel Native American children to relinquish their culture.

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

This former industrial site has transformed into a community sculpture garden that hosts monthly Full Moon parties.

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