Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

The freeway that never was.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

This San Diego museum, housed in a former Navy training facility, is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

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

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

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.

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

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.

A private Las Vegas horse ranch adorned with whimsical artwork.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

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

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

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

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

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.