There are two legends behind the origin of this unusually tall sanitary structure.

The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Trade in that pesky human soul for cold-hard circuits.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

Legs Inn provides Polish food, a cornucopia of Native American artwork, wood carvings, and mounted deer heads.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.

Though its branches are painted bright colors by generations of locals, the tree is said to be a haunted portal to hell.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.

A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

As can be expected from a centuries old church built in a canal city, the undercroft of this house of worship is beautifully flooded.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world's largest coastal brick fortresses.

In the 19th century, this was the center of Boston's Black community.

In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

This Seattle joint serves food inside an old train car once used by FDR.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.