San Antonio, Texas
The Grotto
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
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San Antonio, Texas
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
San Antonio, Texas
These boots are made for selfies.
San Antonio, Texas
One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.
Hondo, Texas
On a dusty county road sit the ruins of a ghost town's abandoned church.
Laredo, Texas
Seven flags adorn this Texas museum, one for each of the powers that have ruled the area.
Laredo, Texas
The biggest drug trafficking passage between Mexico and the U.S.
Hidalgo, Texas
A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.
Heroica Matamoros, Mexico
A "gateway" into Mexico's northern border, represented by an abstract red tower.
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.
Biloxi, Mississippi
A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
This house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan was destroyed twice and reconstructed to near original condition.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
The highest point in Florida is still the lowest high point in the country.
Enterprise, Alabama
Monument to the cotton-destroying boll weevil.
Dothan, Alabama
This tiny, triangular block has held the world record since 1964.
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama has been invaded by scores of anthropomorphic peanuts.
Monticello, Florida
This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.
Greenville, Florida
Georgia may have been on his mind, but this memorial in Florida shows that Greenville was really Ray Charles's childhood home.
Live Oak, Florida
This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.
White Springs, Florida
This museum honors the composer of “Swannee Ribber.”
Lee, Florida
This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.
Mayo, Florida
Florida's first suspension bridge.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.