A scrap-metal sculpture recalls an infamous 19th-century camel.

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.

Wander among the ghostly ruins of an island where civilization flourished for thousands of years.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

This 24-acre park offers a place for meditation in the midst of Sedona's iconic red rocks.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.

Although it also features red, orange, and variegated cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, this state park is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor.