America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.

One of the largest open-pit copper mining operations in the entire country.

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

This quiet chapel was central to a community of settlers who reclaimed an abandoned fort.

This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.

Miniature art that tells an enormous story.

A Tucson museum and performance space full of found-object movable sculptures.

A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found at a weekend swap meet.

Run by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, this community farm nurtures traditional desert cultivars.

This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.

The sprawling attraction boasts a collection of more than 150 historic wagons.

A living museum of curated gardens honors 4,000 years of agriculture in the Santa Cruz River basin.

Make a wish at what might be America's only Catholic shrine to a sinner.

A 1930’s courtroom where John Dillinger and his gang went before a judge.

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

This collection of neon icons is preserving Arizona's history, one sign at a time.

From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local.

Giant telescope mirrors built in a spinning furnace under a college football stadium.

A cabinet of curious mathematical models and old calculators.

This scrap yard doubles as a naive art gallery full of found art and farm animals.