From mining complex to industrial exhibition, this museum once played a major part in the X-Files.

At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour.

Visitors to this library are in for a real-world education in modernist architecture.

This former rail stop in Utah was abandoned, repopulated by some nostalgic friends, and now is home to a single DIY aviator who lives in a hangar.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

A sculpture for the sun and stars, created by Nancy Holt.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

The longest burning light bulb in the world.

Location of the most powerful laser in the world, and the potential birthplace of tiny stars.

The world's first nuclear power plant is open to visitors looking to role-play a meltdown.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.

A brothel nestled amongst ghost towns, with an abandoned plane wreck to greet you.

A picture-perfect town, perfect for blowing up.

Large tower used for simulating radiation of Hiroshima bomb and the tallest object ever relocated.

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

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State.

"Girl in a Wetsuit" is what happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100 year old copyright.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

A pixel art killer whale is frozen mid-leap in this Vancouver square.