World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane.

An offbeat angle on the ocean viewed through an antiquated lens.

The magic's in the hole!

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

This underfoot portrait is the work of a disgruntled painter inspired by a tragic poem.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

This Colorado hiking trail provides a small gold mine of abandoned gold mines.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

Panorama exhibition hall in old silent theater with a beautiful backyard garden.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.