Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

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

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

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

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

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving.

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.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

A little bit Wonkatania, a little bit pink elephant.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

One man's homage to the orange as realized through a long-term folk art labor of love.

A health museum containing a 27’’½-foot intestine.

There is an unmarked red button hidden over Houston's Buffalo Bayou that is just begging to pushed...

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

A 90-year-old underground water reservoir offers a more industrial kind of tranquility.

Rochester's signature culinary delicacy.

"Call for the doctor, call for the nurse... Vote!! said the lady with the alligator purse."