Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.

The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.

The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

What is the Thing?

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Though it's no longer a functioning train depot, this castle-like structure is an important piece of Oklahoma history.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

The entire history of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program is painted on an enormous roadside water tank.

The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

This sculpture is one of many stunning features along Tampa’s Riverwalk.

This comprehensive collection features Native American artifacts dating back centuries.