Conifer, Colorado
South Platte Hotel
A once-thriving hotel from the Old West now sits abandoned, under the threat of demolition.
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Conifer, Colorado
A once-thriving hotel from the Old West now sits abandoned, under the threat of demolition.
Cascade, Colorado
This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
An unexpected alley with light shows and nature views.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The haunted reputation of these abandoned Colorado train tunnels is probably not helped by the terrifying spiked fence.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The moving metal works of one troubled artist can still be viewed on his front lawn... for now.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Cañon City, Colorado
This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.
Hutchinson, Kansas
The world’s largest combined collection of U.S. and Russian aircraft got its start in a poultry building.
Hutchinson, Kansas
Home to Hollywood history and a very special salt crystal.
Carthage, Missouri
This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.
Collinsville, Illinois
Once one of the world's great cities, Cahokia was a place of religious worship, trade and mass human sacrifice before being mysteriously abandoned.
Vandalia, Illinois
Buy a token from the liquor store and you can make this beast spew flames on command.
Dallas, Texas
The final resting place of an outlaw, whose legend grew after death.
Dallas, Texas
A symbol of Texas pride.
Dallas, Texas
This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.
Pueblo, Colorado
Check out a hidden collection of vintage neon signs.