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

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

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

The gambling entrepreneur who built a city was also an avid collector of classic cars.

This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

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

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.

Hamburg's first legal sex work is relegated to a gated street that still does not allow pedestrian women.

Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.

This golf ball–shaped former desert real estate office now houses a UFO museum.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This huge dam across the Colorado River caused an armed standoff between two U.S. states.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater.

This contentious squat has stood through fire, violence, and government intervention as a hotbed of leftist protest.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.