Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Austin’s nonprofit-run graffiti park where street art is meant to be painted over.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.