Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

Hidden inside a gift shop that doubles as a museum, this gargantuan yo-yo can only be operated by crane.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

If you dial the number in this abandoned office window "Sam Spade’s" secretary will ask you to leave a message.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

Rare and gorgeous birds abound in this protected wildlife sanctuary.

A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.

New Plymouth, Idaho is the only U-shaped town in the United States.

Birdhouses, peacocks, animal sculptures, and a graveyard are all found along this eclectic nature trail.

A petroglyph map of the upper Snake River carved by prehistoric hunter-gatherers.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.

This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

This giant slab of driftwood marks the beginning of the Winnemucca to the Sea Highway.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

International delicatessen has been owned and operated by the same family for more than 110 years.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

This dry lake bed contains the oldest known petroglyphs in North America.

Sweet Willy, at 30 feet tall, is the world's biggest beagle.