The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

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

One man’s vision of living among dinosaurs credits Jesus Christ as the engine of biological evolution.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

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.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

One critic described it as "middle Mussolini, early Ramses, and late Neiman-Marcus." Another called it an architectural "natural disaster."

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.

This museum in the woods evokes the work and lives of Michigan's 19-century lumberjacks.

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

A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

There's more contention than one might expect from cherry pie pans.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

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

What was once the largest NFL stadium.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

An abandoned Victorian-era amusement park is rusting away amidst luxury houses.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.