The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

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.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

This golf ball–shaped former desert real estate office now houses a UFO museum.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture of an Arizona city.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.