Huntsville, Texas
Sam Houston Statue
The world's tallest statue of an American hero.
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Huntsville, Texas
The world's tallest statue of an American hero.
Galveston, Texas
This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.
Houston, Texas
In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.
Houston, Texas
Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.
Houston, Texas
A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.
Houston, Texas
A piece of I-45 graffiti has become one of Houston’s unofficial slogans.
Houston, Texas
Formally known as American Statesmanship Park, this roadside collection of eighteen-foot presidential busts and Texas statesmen is located only minutes away from the former studio of Houston sculptor David Adickes.
Houston, Texas
Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.
Houston, Texas
A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.
Houston, Texas
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.
Houston, Texas
At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving.
Houston, Texas
A health museum containing a 27’’½-foot intestine.
Bellaire, Texas
A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.
Houston, Texas
This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.
St Mary's, Colorado
Colorado’s most beloved glacier is an imposter.
Denver, Colorado
In the middle of a busy airport, a statue honoring the astronaut who told Houston that Apollo 13 had a problem.
Ouray, Colorado
Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.
Littleton, Colorado
A memorial dedicated to the victims of the Columbine High School shootings.
Denver, Colorado
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
Nederland, Colorado
Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.
Bailey, Colorado
This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.
Golden, Colorado
The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.
Cañon City, Colorado
This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.