This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

A saloon and inn that served the Wild West's most iconic figures—and is still haunted by some of them today.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Taos Pueblo recipes, foraged ingredients, and outdoor ovens define the menu at this eatery.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This highest peak in New Mexico is named after an explorer who had a habit of lending his monicker to peaks.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

All that remains of this abandoned coal town is a beautiful, haunting cemetery.

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.

A mysteriously abandoned campsite in San Angelo State Park.

Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.

A Texas museum filled with Broncos and Betties.

This one-woman cemetery was a small civil rights victory.

In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.