Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Michigan

While in Michigan, you might enjoy a visit to:

Large spherical tank at the Marathon oil refinery painted to resemble a basketball -- the Detroit Pistons are acknowledged on one side, and women's Shock team on the other. It was once painted as a baseball.
~13 miles from Romulus.

The Chelsea Milling Company makes baking mix products, dozens since their iconic Jiffy corn muffin was introduced in 1930. Tour the factory by appointment and ask about "Corny."
~33 miles from Romulus.

Next to a historic stone church are 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross built by two Mexican artists from 1932-1936. Wet cement was sculpted into fake wood and stone along the walkways.
~41 miles from Romulus.

The town's tourist welcome centre is shaped like a juicy red tomato. Near the Heinz factory, naturally. This "Tomato Capital of Canada" hosts an annual Tomato Festival.
~42 miles from Romulus.

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