A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.

What is the Thing?

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

Collection of vintage trailers double as hotel rooms.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A home base for Judy Chicago, one of America's leading radical feminist artists.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

A replica that won't float away.

A house carved into a rock in the 1940s.

Exceptional Nepalese food can be found in a Texas gas station.

A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

Tucked away down this Baytown alley exists a one-of-a-kind art exhibit of technicolor umbrellas.

A little bit Wonkatania, a little bit pink elephant.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.