A tree bears footwear on the loneliest road in America.

The site of an underground detonation of a megaton nuclear bomb in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

A land of debatable treasure.

A whimsical, punny collection of "fence art" outside the tiny mountain town of Baker, Nevada.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

This Old West eatery along America's Loneliest Road was originally a stop on the Pony Express.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

This railroad magnate's 19th century tower is more than a little bit out of place in the Nevada desert.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

A brothel nestled amongst ghost towns, with an abandoned plane wreck to greet you.

This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.

These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.

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

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

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

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

The smallest country in the world.