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

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

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

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

The second seat of Nye County, still mostly a ghost town, has become a magnet for those looking to live "away from it all."

This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

A land of debatable treasure.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.

One artist's collection of homemade handicrafts doubles as a monument to 20th-century material culture.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

This ancient village provides insight into the complexity of the pre-Columbian Fremont Culture.

A gothic palace of endless stalagmites and pseudoscorpions waits within one of the world's most beautiful caves.

This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture of an Arizona city.

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

This vintage animatronics show is the Vegas version of a walk through the woods.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.