Brackettville, Texas
Alamo Village
Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.
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Brackettville, Texas
Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.
Katy, Texas
Scale replica of China's ancient terracotta tomb warriors and Forbidden City are the side project of an eccentric millionaire.
Schulenburg, Texas
Joseph and Victor Stanzel were Texas farm boys who built a model aircraft empire.
Grapevine, Texas
A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.
Austin, Texas
An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.
Bellaire, Texas
A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.
Houston, Texas
In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.
Tyler, Texas
The largest public collection of roses in the United States.
Florence, Texas
A community-funded monument to kindness in the face of life's difficulties.
San Antonio, Texas
On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."
Freeport, Texas
This hollowed salt dome is the largest oil storage facility in the world, hoarding 250 million barrels of crude oil.
Aransas Pass, Texas
A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.
Conroe, Texas
The mansion-like building is packed with Texas pride.
Port Aransas, Texas
The oldest functional consecrated church on Mustang Island.
San Antonio, Texas
In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress while reclining comfortably in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.
Langtry, Texas
Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.
College Station, Texas
Resting place of the Texas A&M canine mascots, who watch the game from the grave with their own miniature scoreboard.
San Antonio, Texas
Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.
San Marcos, Texas
In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, this was the former home of the Marshal of Gravity and the site of his tragic death.
San Antonio, Texas
A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.
Seguin, Texas
One nutty businessman’s unique tribute to an ancient tool.
San Antonio, Texas
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
Luling, Texas
A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.
Tilden, Texas
"They died with their boots on."