A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

A wondrous place to watch a special flower bloom.

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

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

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.

One man's ambition created this psychedelic log home.

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

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

This 19th-century museum inside of a lighthouse is only accessible during low tide.

At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.

A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.