Places ejcnimz Wants to Go

The preserved wheel ruts of El Camino Real de los Tejas, an 18th-century Spanish colonial road across America's Southwest.

One of the 20th century’s most famous businessmen is buried in Houston’s most prestigious cemetery.

A forgotten 1800s burial vault hides in plain sight beneath a busy downtown Houston bridge.

Welcome to a starkly beautiful sanctuary where the buffalo roam.

A rattlesnake museum showcasing over 30 species, in a century-old building that used to be the general store in this tiny West Texas town.

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

This library is a reader's paradise and a plant lover's dream.

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

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

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.

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

This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.

Legend says the horned lizard spent 31 years sealed in a time capsule before he was discovered alive.

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

A unique cartoon-filled roadside attraction.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

A town pays homage to its namesake.

"They died with their boots on."

One nutty businessman’s unique tribute to an ancient tool.

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

A 19th century family buried their dead among the pines, beneath gravestones styled after ancient Scottish cairns.

Hike the ruins of a zoo that was shut down by an unsolved murder.