A decidedly out of place statue memorializes the Blues Brothers characters at this water bottling plant.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This picturesque stream was up until recently the site of a ten story mountain of slag and sewage.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

The god of wine stares out at passersby on this busy Pittsburgh thoroughfare.

The largest clock face in the United States is twice the size of Big Ben and infinitely more ad-sponsored.

The Master of Magnetism dominates the walls of a scrap metal yard to keep graffiti artists at bay.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

Advice-columnist's bell tower, paid for with pennies.

A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.

Its vintage camera collection gives a snapshot of the past as viewed through a photographic lens.

An elegant sandstone stairway built by the WPA still connects two neighborhoods in Akron.

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

The collection of ceremonial and cultural objects spans many countries and hundreds of years.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

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

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.

A unique market that brings together various goods and cultures.

Check out a shovel along with your Shakespeare.