The remains of Abó, Gran Quivera, and Qurai are monuments to the long, complicated history of the Indigenous people of the Southwest.

Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.

The site of Billy the Kid’s most famous escape and the end to the Lincoln County War.

The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

This is one really big nut.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

Here you can learn about an insect that was called "cactus blood," which trade turned immensely valuable as "red gold".

The stoutest tree in the world.

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

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

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

This 47-foot chile pepper sculpture welcomes Scoville heat unit obsessed tourists to the Big Chile Inn.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.

Explore a misty river canyon from a metal bridge system.