The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

An antique horse-drawn hearse provided French luxury for the dead in this Texan town.

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.

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

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

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

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

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

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

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

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

This grimly-titled Texas cemetery is all that remains of a Wild West settlement with possibly the worst name.

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

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

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

255 feet of suds, scrubbers, and blow dryers.