Get a taste of the Wild West and a glimpse into the gold rush in Goldfield's oldest continually-running business.

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Historical trolley restoration and operation at History San Jose, Kelly Park.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

An overlooked monument to the celebrity gangster who helped put the sin in Sin City.

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

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.

This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

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

Small Nevada town embraced its designation as the "Armpit of America" with an Old Spice-sponsored festival.

Michael Heizer's masterwork in the Nevada Basin.

Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.

If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

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

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.