A monument to the one-armed geologist who led the first documented expeditions through the Grand Canyon.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

This small town Texas cemetery is said to be the burial site of a UFO pilot who crashed in the 1800s.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

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

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

A Prada store in the West Texas desert that is never open for business.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

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

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.