Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

Seemingly grown on some other world, these New Mexico rock formations look like a disused science fiction set.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

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

One man has carved a number of natural New Mexico caves into psychedelic sandstone temples.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

Natural sonic phenomenon comes with a grisly legend of murder and blood.

This is one really big nut.

"I did this all while you were watching TV."

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

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

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

A famous flea market artist's studio that's full of odds and ends.

A little slice of Florida face-in-a-hole kitsch, unexpectedly located in a small New Mexico town.

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

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

A blacklight journey through a celestial art exhibit.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

Recycling meets art in this colorful barricade.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.