Architectural Oddities in Texas

A pair of whimsical homes in Texas shaped like oversized Western wear.

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.