A famous flea market artist's studio that's full of odds and ends.

A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.

An ode to the history of telephones inside a telephone building.

The only Native American comic shop in the world.

This opulent Pueblo Deco movie palace melds Art Deco and Native American motifs.

A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

An abandoned amusement park based on the popular 1940s Red Ryder comic strip.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

This mountain tram provides stunning views while hanging from a single, steel thread.

Search for traces of the dinosaurs that roamed here more than 90 million years ago.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.