Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Water of undetermined depth has attracted rare fish and cult leaders alike.

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

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

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

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

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

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

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Theme park featuring miniature replicas of European monuments.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

The real life town from the Pied Piper of Hamelin has a mechanical puppet show that retells the famous story many times a day.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."