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.

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

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."

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

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

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

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

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

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

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

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

An abandoned 1920s-era stretch of cabins now overshadowed by the 66 Motel.

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

A museum dedicated to a sea that should have never been.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.