A little-known memorial to servicemen and nurses killed in the line of duty during the First World War.

This French Canadian classic is a specialty of the oldest continually used church in Minneapolis.

Elaborate drama imparts an appreciation for 19th century hardships.

An eatery within the Minneapolis American Indian Center writes colonial ingredients out of the story of Native American cuisine.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

Hub of Scandinavian culture in a Minneapolis deli.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Home to the Amorphophallus titanum "Corpse Flower," which is among the largest flowers in the world and also smells powerfully of rotting flesh when in bloom.

A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.

When waves crash onto this section of beach, the rocks sing a song.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.

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

Although outnumbered, the Tecumseh Confederacy defeated a large regiment of United States troops.

This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

Every winter, water dripping from a pole creates an ever-changing ice sculpture.

Located in a Civil War era building, this café is engrained with the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe.

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

Two dozen rescued bears roam (mostly) free at the largest bear ranch in the U.S.

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

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