Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.

First planned industrial community in the United States.

This grave in a ghost town cemetery marks the death of a witch on a day that never happened.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans' graves.

A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.

This vacant station is a relic of harvest processing techniques of the mid-20th century.

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

This tiny island bears the name of Civil War veteran, fisherman, and local celebrity Richard Bassett.

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

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.

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.

It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.

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