A massive, majestic mammal watches over pedestrians from his perch atop a former B.P.O.E. lodge.

Once forgotten and built over, this historic Black cemetery now houses a poignant memorial.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

America's first federal monument.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

The only place for a truly presidential dram.

The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.

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

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

A painted-over wall in Detroit originally built to segregate a black community from an adjacent white development.

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

South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.

Every president in history is immortalized in bronze in downtown Rapid City.

Thanks to a loophole in property ownership, this alleyway has become a cacophonous street gallery.

This replica stave church looks like a piece of Norway was simply plopped down in South Dakota.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.

The sand is such a bright white that on sunny days you practically need sunglasses to look at the ground.

Giant wheel of cheese marks a dairying village.

This tree, with its large oval-shaped scar, is a rare piece of Aboriginal cultural history.

This giant trout was made by a singular fisherman who wanted to honor his local trade.