Places joelewis86 Wants to Go

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

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

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.

This Austin music venue is an homage to a legendary figure in the local blues scene.

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

At this Austin dive bar, it's been Christmas every day for more than 50 years.

A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'

An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.

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

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

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

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

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

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

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

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