Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

The memorial to the victims of the Jonestown Massacre carries the names of 918 lost, including one name people wish wasn't there.

A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

This small oasis of flora and art was created in remembrance of a local auto business owner.

Deco Modern sculptures of the people of the Pacific, cast for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.

A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.

A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.