Architectural Oddities in Texas

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This abandoned building made of petrified wood was once a hotspot for buying moonshine.

A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A wacky, UFO-shaped house in a suburban neighborhood.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.

A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A mysterious drive-in nestled in the forest that leaves little to the imagination.

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

Local arts organization founded in a former church.

Crumbling hotel echoes with the sounds of the '30s.