Fort Worth, Texas
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Fort Worth, Texas
The man who wasn't there.
Fort Worth, Texas
A modernist landscape of water and sci-fi concrete.
Clermont, Florida
An icon among Florida's pre-Disney tourist attractions, just west of Orlando.
Kissimmee, Florida
Once featuring over 60 miniature replicas of famous Chinese locations, the Splendid China theme park was completely abandoned and is now mostly rubble.
Orlando, Florida
The only runway directly into the magic kingdom has been closed since 1972, but it still sings to you if you drive fast enough.
Orlando, Florida
Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.
Celebration, Florida
Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.
Phoenix, Arizona
A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.
Phoenix, Arizona
This small, unassuming street is now a canvas for color and creativity.
Phoenix, Arizona
This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.
Phoenix, Arizona
The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Austin, Texas
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.
Sandia Park, New Mexico
"I did this all while you were watching TV."
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Deadly airliner crash preserved for those willing to climb and pay respects.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."
Albuquerque, New Mexico
A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
This pseudo-steampunk weapons facility is the world's largest wood and glue structure, and packs quite a wallop.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
An abandoned amusement park based on the popular 1940s Red Ryder comic strip.