Between Missoula and Spokane, a family-owned travel center has an unusual museum in the back.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.

This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

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

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

This church was constructed by a shipbuilder and designed like an upside-down boat.

Opened in 1911, this small shop is the oldest ongoing establishment in St. George.

Colorful sand dunes create a unique attraction in this part of Utah's red-rock country.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

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

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

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.