Bat house that has only ever housed bat for one night; they all flew away and never came back.

The famous boat that once ferried Bogart and Hepburn still floats in Key Largo after being abandoned for years.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.

A former hospital is now home to a pizza parlor and maybe a few ghosts.

For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.

Nestled in the heart of a Texas town is a dreamy secret garden dating back to the 1940s.

This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.

A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, this was the former home of the Marshal of Gravity and the site of his tragic death.

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

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

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

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

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

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

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.