Now a city park, this site started as a stage stop, then was a working ranch, and finally became a dude ranch that specialized in letting wannabe divorcees establish Nevada residency.

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

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

An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.

Back in the day everyone who was anyone played this historic western theater.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

This former shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

A land of debatable treasure.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

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

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.

An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

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

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

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.