A tribute to the statues of Easter Island along Route 66.

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

These oldest of these "embroidered stones" were carved 4,000 years ago in a high mountain valley.

More than 25 fully functional scale replicas of famous lighthouses dot the shores of Lake Havasu.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

This unique graffiti art from the 1940s has become a staple of this local landscape in the remote California desert.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

Drink a Guinness under the wings of Reagan's retired Air Force One in his presidential library.

This massive monument honors the first human in space.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.