Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

The lost ruins of the forgotten ferry lie hidden beneath the silt.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

This former lieutenant governor's home is brimming with curiosities.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.

San Francisco Bay's ghost town.

The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform.

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