This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

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

The birthplace of both the Atomic Age and Godzilla, and the namesake of the bathing suit.

An enormous concrete structure built over a nuclear crater.

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.

A dam that moonlights as a gigantic, brutalist waterslide.

This site honors the end of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico—all started by a river's shifting course.

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

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

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