A record-size collection of wild-haired troll dolls tells the story of the mythical creature's roots in Scandinavian folklore.

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

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.

The entrance to this sinisterly named tunnel hides behind a Tim Hortons.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

North America's oldest authentic African Village.

Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.

Largest display of Wesleyana anywhere in the world.

A young state senator's deathbed plea to be buried inside a rock resulted in this unusual grave site.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.