A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.

Pyramid home to an obscure religious group that practices modern mummification.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.

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

An old train trestle re-imagined as an Egyptian obelisk.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

The largest wildlife crossing in Utah allows local fauna to safely traverse the six-lane Interstate 80 at Parleys Canyon.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

A bronze monument to the infamous radio broadcast in the real New Jersey town where the fictional Martians crash-landed.

Home to a timed geyser created by complete accident.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

The Southern California pop sounds of surf and sand were born right here.

Once the fastest ship from San Francisco to Tahiti, the Galilee now lays in pieces in three different cities.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.