The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

In the middle of a desert subdivision, there is supposedly an impact crater site from Kcymaerxthaereal times.

The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

The building stands within a quiet, postcard-perfect New Mexico village.

This abandoned church dominates the landscape of a former mining boomtown.

This is one really big nut.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

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

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.