A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Plains, this church holds the distinction of being one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas."

Home of mutant livestock.

An oil baron's wild paradise and the winner of an ill-fated air race.

Metal sculpture folk art lining the Kansas Highway.

It's big, it's a ball, and it's made of twine—the world's largest of its kind.

A landscape of massive spherical boulders are the main attraction in this Kansas State Park.

Marking the spot where a conquistador gave up his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold.

A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.

Giant papier mache hog sits on private property.

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.

This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

The Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel, or "Big Brutus," the largest existing electric shovel in the world.

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.

Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.

The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.

Curious rock formations in a tiny Kansas state park.

The world’s largest combined collection of U.S. and Russian aircraft got its start in a poultry building.

Home to Hollywood history and a very special salt crystal.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.