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Millions of years of erosion created the feature for which this rock formation is aptly named.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

This small, unassuming street is now a canvas for color and creativity.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

Phoenix man has two yards full of vintage signs and antiques.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

The water in this preserved area spawns vegetation that gives it a deep green color.

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

The oldest functional consecrated church on Mustang Island.

A community-funded monument to kindness in the face of life's difficulties.

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

Constructed in 1859 as a general store and post office, the store is still used to this day and was featured in the Walking Dead series.

This house proudly displays an interactive and continuously changing exhibit of lawn flamingos.

An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.

At this Austin dive bar, it's been Christmas every day for more than 50 years.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

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