Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

Fans of vintage Vegas, kitsch, and toy pony-based gambling now flock to a casino called The D.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

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

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

The fictional star of "Breaking Bad" is memorialized with a real-life gravestone in his hometown.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.

A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

This southwest-styled home in Santa Fe claims to be the oldest house in America thanks to an ancient bit of foundation.

This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.

A serene garden path lined with 36 haiku stamped into clay stones.

This museum started as a collection of Manhattan Projects and continues to add exhibits as they are declassified.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.