Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

A symbol of Texas pride.

A hidden grotto on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center.

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

Largest outdoor staircase in the United States.

A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.

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

This lighthouse and shipwreck museum keep a torch burning for the memory of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

Beautiful scenery, history, science, and physics come together in this remnant of shipping lore.

Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

On a remote island in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, a museum of collectibles collides with a vintage toy store.

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

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

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

According to the legend, this strikingly beautiful hill has miraculous healing powers.

A group of artists transformed this desolate city alleyway into an outdoor gallery of street art.

An off-the-beaten-path place to literally hang beneath Milwaukee's Holton Street Bridge.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

Once a speakeasy operated by Al Capone, this Milwaukee cigar bar is now a haven for ghost hunters.

What appears to be a wizard's lair in Milwaukee actually houses a massive water pipe.