Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

Pyramid home to an obscure religious group that practices modern mummification.

A statue honoring Grand Junction local James Dalton Trumbo, writing from his favorite spot, his bathtub.

This historic Union Pacific Railroad depot is a stunning symbol of American post-Civil War progress.

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

An Egyptian-revival style film house in Boise, Idaho.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

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.

An old greyhound bus station that's been converted into a movie theater and bar, celebrating cult-classic movies and acting as a hub for Idaho-based independent film production.

The old fire tower is one of the last of its kind in the United States.

One home in the historic strip hides secret compartments and the ghostly songs of long-gone canaries.

Modeled after a famous church in Vienna, Austria—but in Helena, Montana.

Montana’s first and only Alpine coaster.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

A scrap-metal sculpture recalls an infamous 19th-century camel.

This is one really big nut.