An art deco ice cream shop covered in vintage train station tiles.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

An abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

This huge stew pot is the focal point of the "Community Soup" event, which honors tradition and soup.

Restaurant in Northern Wisconsin comes with a unique feature: a grassy roof covered in living goats.

Experience the life of an 1800's lumberjack at this interactive museum that is only accessible by railroad.

The oldest continuously-operating tavern in Wisconsin used a clever loophole to serve alcohol during Prohibition.

Large pioneer village showcasing life during boom times.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

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

This 19th-century ghost town offers a stunning view of Lake Michigan and a journey through the region's industrial past.

"The Most Boring Road in the State."

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

A surprisingly large number of show waterski teams are located here in Wisconsin.

Covering 37 subterranean acres, this Armillaria gallic is a famous fungus with its own festival.

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

The honor of highest point in Michigan was almost given to the wrong peak before this mountain won out by 11 inches.

A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.

Egyptian Revival obelisks still rise over the old mine shafts.

As its grandiose name implies, this wooden dome is unsurpassed in size.

Large one-man sculpture park in Michigan.

Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.