A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

A 70-foot replica of the famed Eiffel Tower.

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.

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

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Abandoned Air Force base that has fallen into disrepair.

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

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

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

Working mining and drilling equipment demonstrate 150 years of energy history.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

The most unique castle in all of Southern California, entirely constructed from repurposed materials.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.

A very tiny church, bisected by a now-dead oak tree and marooned in the middle of a shopping center parking lot.

This abandoned nuclear cooling tower casts a shadow over a bucolic town.

Flaunt your karaoke chops at this pitch-perfect dive bar.

This haunted hotel built on natural springs once served as a hospital for a quack doctor promising a cure for cancer.

Home of an evil witch famous within southern folklore.