North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

A collection of over 15,000 zines works to preserve DIY publishing culture.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

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

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

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.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

This vintage animatronics show is the Vegas version of a walk through the woods.

This former shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.