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

The oldest hotel in Nevada.

This childhood throwback has hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to transport you back in time.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

The helicopter that "Tricky Dick" absconded from the White House in on his last day in office.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.

A lingering bit of Space Race nostalgia lies in the middle of the desert.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

Try your hand at old-fashioned coffee growing at this museum devoted to one of the world's most coveted beans.

Get up close and personal with these majestic fish.

This tiny Hawaiian island is slowly coming back to life after being bombed during naval training exercises.

The island of Lanai in Hawai'i is a paradise for cats and cat lovers.

Once home to over 8,000 exiled Hawaiians suffering from Hansen's Disease.

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.