Trade in that pesky human soul for cold-hard circuits.

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

This small museum is dedicated to making sure the history of the natural ice industry doesn't melt away.

Michigan’s most famous shoe tree.

Where most of the world's flypaper was made.

The last remaining tollhouse in Michigan built during the 19th-century plank road craze.

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

Little did a museum know, they possessed the last-known lunch wagon in existence.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

This log cabin gallery is one man's gnarly, hand-carved tribute to his favorite trees.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

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

The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.

On the right bank of the Grand River a plaque remembers an imaginary painter who once awaited his youth.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Housed in the university planetarium, the thousand-strong collection of tiny towelettes includes a used one from the hosts of Car Talk.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

The city is full of whimsical portals to another world.

A Beaux-Arts triumph set to become Ford's innovation campus