Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Central Station
A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.
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Detroit, Michigan
A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.
Pontiac, Michigan
What was once the largest NFL stadium.
Dearborn, Michigan
One of the few working locomotive roundhouses in the United States.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.
Detroit, Michigan
The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.
Mackinac County, Michigan
The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
World's largest Christmas store.
Holland, Michigan
Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.
Newberry, Michigan
Two dozen rescued bears roam (mostly) free at the largest bear ranch in the U.S.
Detroit, Michigan
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
An ever-evolving wall of graffiti art off East Liberty Street.
Shingleton, Michigan
This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.
Dearborn, Michigan
The only surviving prototype for Buckminster Fuller's house of the future.
St. Ignace, Michigan
Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.
Port Austin, Michigan
Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.
Manistique, Michigan
This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
Cave City, Kentucky
Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The world's longest known cave system.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Florence, Kentucky
After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
Bardstown, Kentucky
The history of whiskey and all of its boozy glory, from Colonial days to modern American cocktail culture.
Cave City, Kentucky
One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.