A mythical chimera first sculpted in 1936 as a mix of the main animals of Texas livestock.

In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

In Paris, Texas, even Jesus wears cowboy boots.

This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

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

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

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

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

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

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

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

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

The remnants of a creative early method of wildfire prevention.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

This is one really big nut.

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

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

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.