One of 100 “Whaling Wall" murals painted in 13 different countries by a renowned marine life artist.

An abandoned cyanide mill is now a haunting magnet for graffiti and illegal parties.

The current Eureka County Courthouse replaced an all-wooden structure that had previously been an ice-skating rink.

An iconic 1960s theater with a Buckminster Fuller-style geodesic dome.

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

This former shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.

Back in the day everyone who was anyone played this historic western theater.

Fans of vintage Vegas, kitsch, and toy pony-based gambling now flock to a casino called The D.

An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.

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

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

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

The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.

These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.

This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.

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

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