This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

Curiously, this large sporting goods store features 14 wax representations of American presidents.

The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.

An eccentric millionaire's personal curio collection includes at least one shrunken head.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

This former New Jersey bus now exists as a public art exhibit.

The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Keen eyes can find the Disney influences throughout this treasure trove of a tiki bar.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

Thousands of abandoned statues of deities are taken to this hillside in southern Hong Kong.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.

A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.