Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
Paducah, Kentucky
A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.
Florence, Alabama
The longest non-mortared wall in the country is one man's tribute to his displaced Yuchi ancestor's five-year journey to her homeland.
Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.
Mayfield, Kentucky
Everyone and everything one man ever loved and lost, now stare into the East for all eternity.
Calvert City, Kentucky
A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.
Marion, Kentucky
Thousands of unique minerals, including some of the most impressive fluorite crystals in the world.
Antarctica
Scientists use one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth as a terrestrial base for studying water on Mars.
Webster, Massachusetts
It's not a typo, now say it five times fast!
Hebron, New Hampshire
This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.
Sweden
This fantastic cave remained unexplored until 1948 when three schoolboys discovered a hidden entrance.
Torrey, Utah
A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.
Mialet, France
This army of concretions is an unexplained geological phenomenon unlike anything else in the world.
Dickeyville, Wisconsin
A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.
San Diego, California
This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.
Lone Pine, California
The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.
Sacramento, California
A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.
La Habra Heights, California
About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.
Yucca Mesa, California
An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.
Daggett, California
Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.
San Bernardino County, California
The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Redwood City, California
A classically inspired temple in Redwood City.