Places ciffergan Wants to Go

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

This sculpture is intended to reset a person’s creativity.

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

Two massive and unstable sinkholes are yearning to unite, and their consummation could be catastrophic.

The highest point in Texas is capped by a big silver pyramid.

A blacklight journey through a celestial art exhibit.

Inside this small museum resides a strange mix of miniature collections passed down over time.

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

This 1950s-era nostalgic roadside New Mexico attraction consists of a quirky curio store and museum embedded into the face of a cave.

A somber monument commemorates the site of a Native American reservation marked by suffering.

The final resting place of the most famous outlaw in the Old West.

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

The entire history of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program is painted on an enormous roadside water tank.

Wee (and not so wee) footprints that insects and reptiles of the Paleozoic Era left behind.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

The U.S. Air Force has an anti-satellite laser weapon.

One of the few slot canyons in New Mexico, this area is fantastic for hiking, camping, and stargazing.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

Sip heritage cider with a surprising backstory at this family-owned cidery.

A multicolored mineral mound dribbles piping hot spring water right off the side of a highway.

Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.