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Decades of discarded bottle caps line this alleyway, a fixture of Texas A&M.

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

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

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

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

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

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

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

Search for traces of the dinosaurs that roamed here more than 90 million years ago.

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

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

Exceptional Nepalese food can be found in a Texas gas station.

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.

In Paris, Texas, even Jesus wears cowboy boots.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

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

This museum showcases the history and contributions of the U.S. Army to the medical industry, both on the battlefield and off.

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

A Texas museum filled with Broncos and Betties.

On a dusty county road sit the ruins of a ghost town's abandoned church.

This collection of bronze hands comes from astronauts, presidents, baseball greats, and more.