Have a heavy metal Christmas at this bizarre Turkish-American restaurant.

A quiet rock and botanical garden is the beautiful centerpiece of Fort Lewis College.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

It would be easy to walk past this unusual piece of art and have no idea it pays tribute to the odd life of a real chicken.

This remote Colorado canyon is home to the second-largest collection of natural arches in the world.

A dangerous narrow-gauge railroad once traced a route through this striking canyon.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.

Gleaming self-built castle towers made from beer cans and inspired by "Vitamin Mary Jane."

An antique narrow gauge railway line still running through the Colorado and New Mexico mountains.

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

Silver in the hills led to the speedy creation of this boom town and a lack of it saw the town abandoned nearly as quickly.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.

A coal fire has been burning underground here since 1896.

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Metal water storage tank turned ethereal concert hall.

This deserted Gold Rush town is home to a Masonic lodge that, strangely enough, still holds meetings.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.