Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

This vintage animatronics show is the Vegas version of a walk through the woods.

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

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

At the base of the Spring Mountains, a unique nursery packed with desert plants.

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

A new kind of theme park for adults off the Las Vegas Strip.

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

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

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

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

See Hoover Dam and the bypass bridge from a perspective usually off-limits to the public, and float the upper part of the Black Canyon National Water Trail.

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

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.