This Las Vegas casino boasts one of only three spiral escalators in the United States—an engineering wonder.

Larger-than-life cut-out murals of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, dedicated to their 1956 film ‘Giant.’

Austin’s first public mural is a 50-year-old psychedelic time capsule where armadillos, musicians, outlaws and local legends hide an entire city’s history in plain sight.

Austin’s beloved dive bar and karaoke headquarters where relaxed drinks and high-energy singalongs have defined nights on South Congress for decades

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

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

A piece of I-45 graffiti has become one of Houston’s unofficial slogans.

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.

A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.

This historical swimming pool near Miami is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.

This concrete sculpture features a woman opening her heart to showcase a beautiful fern.

Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.

When the water level in the Danube in central Budapest is low enough, there is a secret site telling the history of one of the most iconic bridges of the city.

A giant gopher perched on top of a pint-sized Mexican restaurant pays tribute to classic roadside architecture

Tucked away in Seward Park is Seattle’s only old-growth forest.

This fog-enshrouded, antique corner store sells individual slices of wedding-fancy layer cakes from a window.

This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.

The rusting remains of the largest assembled WWII fleet on the West Coast.

One of the best views of the city is tucked away at the top of a water tower.

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.

A unique shopping and dining park created from old shipping containers and filled with local businesses.

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.