Joshua Tree, California
The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
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Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Yucca Mesa, California
An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.
Yucca Valley, California
On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.
Pioneertown, California
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Borrego Springs, California
Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.
San Francisco, California
Adolph Sutro's little-known, geographically inaccurate, deprecated monument.
Shandon, California
A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.
Bangor, Pennsylvania
This park contains a number of standing stones meant to heal and inspire.
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.
New York, New York
This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New Delhi, India
A blooming house of worship for the masses.
New Delhi, India
An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Jaipur, India
Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.
Jaipur, India
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Ocotillo, California
This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".
San Juan Capistrano, California
Oldest building in California still in use.
Calipatria, California
Erroneously called the world's tallest flagpole, this landmark is devoted to "good neighborliness."