Unique Michigan homes look like something out of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

NASA's leading space science lab started by a co-founder with deep ties to the occult.

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

A physical reminder of Earth's ancient past, this rock results from the photosynthetic processes of some of the oldest forms of life.

The structure has welcomed visitors to this scenic harbor city on Lake Michigan for many decades.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

The world champion cow is buried within a historic old asylum.

Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.

Everyone's invited to put on a miniature concert with this world-class musical wonder.

This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

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