These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

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

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

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

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

Where there's quartz, there must be gold. Thus is the story of the mines of Julian, and the titillating times of the Gold Rush.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

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

In a 345-million-year-old cave that's 200 feet underground, dinner awaits.

A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

One of the world's oldest and most massive living organisms is a grove of quaking aspens.

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

Take a leisurely ride on a 1906 cable car or a 1907 steam locomotive.

Search for traces of the dinosaurs that roamed here more than 90 million years ago.

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

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.