The ruins of an ancient pyramid built by the mysterious Chupícuaro civilization.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

Charlie Smith was almost certainly not 137 years old when he died, but why let that get in the way of a great story?

Bringing back the art of handmade custom coffins.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

James Turrell's total color immersion art installation, hidden on the top floor of a luxury handbag shop.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

This hollowed salt dome is the largest oil storage facility in the world, hoarding 250 million barrels of crude oil.

The most accurate timepiece in the world.

Giftshop catering to cryptozoologists and anyone with a sense of humor.

Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.