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

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

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

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

The biggest drug trafficking passage between Mexico and the U.S.

The water in this preserved area spawns vegetation that gives it a deep green color.

A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.

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

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

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

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

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

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

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

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

These boots are made for selfies.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.

This otherworldly church spire reaches up toward the heavens.

One of the U.S. Forest Service's only mansions is outfitted with a dinner table for floating food.

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

An Olympic hero stripped of his medals is buried in a town he never visited, which took his name after his death.

This abandoned Poconos resort is haunted by a history of kitschy romance and a violent fugitive.