Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Masonic Temple
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
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Detroit, Michigan
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
Detroit, Michigan
Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.
Rochester, Michigan
This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.
Pontiac, Michigan
What was once the largest NFL stadium.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
World's largest Christmas store.
Wilmette, Illinois
The only Bahá'à house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.
Evanston, Illinois
A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.
Evanston, Illinois
Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.
Chicago, Illinois
How did a 2,000-year-old Roman column find its way to a Chicago park?
Chicago, Illinois
At Chicago's revered Field Museum, visitors are invited to learn about and literally explore DNA.
Chicago, Illinois
Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.
Chicago, Illinois
These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.
Chicago, Illinois
To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.
Chicago, Illinois
This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.
Chicago, Illinois
A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Evanston, Illinois
The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.
Springfield, Illinois
One of the largest carillons in the world, this giant instrument has 67 cast-iron bells played by a keyboard.
Springfield, Illinois
The poet’s boyhood home is now dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy.
Springfield, Illinois
The history of funerals and funerary customs.