This mechanical wonder towers above a river in Michigan's capital city.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.

Center filled with hands-on displays served as a tribute to several astronauts with connections to the state.

This lovely public park has an intriguing past and unique wooden bridges made of concrete.

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

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in rural Ohio.

A 25,000-square-foot display with dozens of model trains in intricate miniature worlds.

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

An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage train station tiles.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

The location where the American Revolution ended.

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.