San Jose, California
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
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San Jose, California
An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
Los Angeles, California
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Wickenburg, Arizona
Opinions differ as to whether this Arizona tree was actually used as a Wild West jail, but that hasn't stopped the town from capitalizing on it.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
San Jose, California
The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.
Roswell, New Mexico
A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Roswell, New Mexico
This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.
Holbrook, Arizona
See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.
Sedona, Arizona
A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.
Phoenix, Arizona
A museum and tribute to a brave profession.
Coolidge, Arizona
Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.