Galveston, Texas
Rainforest Cafe River Adventure Ride
A venerable restaurant chain's one-off attempt to blur the line between themed eatery and amusement park
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Galveston, Texas
A venerable restaurant chain's one-off attempt to blur the line between themed eatery and amusement park
Houston, Texas
As the oldest structure in Harris County, this 200-year-old frontier cabin stands in the literal shadow of downtown Houston’s massive skyscrapers.
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
After emancipation, former slaves paved the roads of their newly built settlement with these bricks.
Tomball, Texas
Well-dressed pickle turned patriotic joint statue in old town Tomball.
Beaumont, Texas
Pay homage to the "Top Woman Athlete of the Twentieth Century."
Beaumont, Texas
This roadside establishment in between Houston and the Louisiana border has the largest alligator in captivity
Waco, Texas
Texas’s first suspension bridge is still carrying people across the Brazos.
Houston, Texas
One of the 20th century’s most famous businessmen is buried in Houston’s most prestigious cemetery.
Waco, Texas
Dedicated to the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross.
Galveston, Texas
This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.
Katy, Texas
A century-old local legend surrounds the grave of Barbara Snyder due to its eerie epitaph.
Galveston, Texas
The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.
Galveston, Texas
One of the largest historical collections on Texas and the American West.
Galveston, Texas
Despite changing times, the legendary stage has proved the show must always go on.
Houston, Texas
A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.
Galveston, Texas
The historic tall ship is one of just three of its kind still sailing open waters today.
Freeport, Texas
This hollowed salt dome is the largest oil storage facility in the world, hoarding 250 million barrels of crude oil.
Galveston, Texas
This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.
Houston, Texas
The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.
Houston, Texas
Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.
Houston, Texas
Originally brought to Texas by Czech settlers, these sweet and savory pastries are an essential local breakfast staple.
Houston, Texas
In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.
Houston, Texas
A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.