This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.

A World War II officers' club features Old West murals painted by German POWs.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

This sacred cavern, 400 feet deep, is home to millions of bats and an ancient burial ground.

In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.

Its collection is a sweet reminder of the shuttered factory.

An unrealized Taoist palace left abandoned in a Houston suburb.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

A collection of memorabilia from the estate of former professional wrestler Andre the Giant.

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.

This museum was built to share the story of Liberal's singular pancake-flipping racing tradition.

A collection of soda memorabilia that spans decades.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

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

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.

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."