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Twin Rocks

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Twin Rocks

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

Inside view from the front door entry.
Permanently Closed

Tillamook, Oregon

2nd Street Coffee House

Stepping inside this coffee shop is a journey through time.

Tillamook Air Museum

Tillamook, Oregon

Tillamook Air Museum

The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.

O. Henry House

Austin, Texas

O. Henry Museum

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

Analog synth at Switched On
Permanently Closed

Austin, Texas

Switched On

A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'

View from bonnell

Austin, Texas

Mount Bonnell

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin'

Austin, Texas

Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin'

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

The two Frost Bank logos make up the eyes of the "Owl Building."

Austin, Texas

Frost Bank Tower

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Stone Windmill

Austin, Texas

Stone Windmill

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

Austin's Treaty Oak

Austin, Texas

Treaty Oak

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Animatronic LBJ tells stories and makes jokes

Austin, Texas

Animatronic Lyndon Baines Johnson

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

A brightly-colored statue of Peter Pan stands at the entrance.

Austin, Texas

Peter Pan Mini-Golf

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

View of Snake Island.

Austin, Texas

Snake Island

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

Barkin' Springs

Austin, Texas

Barkin' Springs

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

Barton Springs Pool

Austin, Texas

Barton Springs

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

Jeremiah the Innocent Frog

Austin, Texas

'Hi, How Are You' Mural

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

Elisabet Ney Museum

Austin, Texas

Elisabet Ney Museum

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

A Moonlight Tower at night

Austin, Texas

Austin Moonlight Towers

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Peacock at Mayfield

Austin, Texas

Mayfield Park

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Toy Joy

Austin, Texas

Toy Joy

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Sustainable, sun-powered art.

Austin, Texas

Mueller SunFlowers

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

Crowds gather to watch the bats fly out as the sun sets.

Austin, Texas

Congress Bridge Bats

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Uncommon Objects

Austin, Texas

Uncommon Objects

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Cathedral of Junk

Austin, Texas

Cathedral of Junk

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

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