At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.

A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.

Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Despite sitting firmly in the global cradle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this Hare Krishna temple is host to one of the largest color festivals outside India.

A replica that won't float away.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.