The city is full of whimsical portals to another world.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

A popular place to pick up prehistoric coral fossils from the time when Michigan was an ocean.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

Lovingly nick-named the "Brick Dick" this municipal tower was winner of the World's Most Phallic Building Contest.

The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.

The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

The only surviving prototype for Buckminster Fuller's house of the future.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.