Alamogordo, New Mexico
New Mexico Museum of Space History
Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.
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Alamogordo, New Mexico
Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Hatch, New Mexico
A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.
Clark County, Nevada
The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.
Page, Arizona
Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.
Page, Arizona
A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Henrieville, Utah
This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.
Bryce, Utah
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Duck Creek Village, Utah
An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.
Springdale, Utah
The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.
Durango, Colorado
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
Shamrock, Texas
Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.
Amarillo, Texas
A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.
Amarillo, Texas
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
Altoona, Pennsylvania
This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.
Winchester, Virginia
The Grand Ole Opry's big voice came from a small home in rural Virginia where she was eventually buried.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
Oldtown, Maryland
Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.
Frostburg, Maryland
The antique hotel still has a jail in the basement, though the cockfighting ring is long gone.