A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

It's where the final scene of the beloved Tom Hanks movie was filmed.

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

This seaworthy collection was sparked by one man's passion for sailing.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

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

An unusual bed & breakfast made of papercrete.

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

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

A tribute to the little-known group of women who were the first ever to fly aircraft in the U.S. military.

Hidden within a spa in a Texas strip mall is a restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods.

A small "palace" and museum made of, and devoted entirely, to salt.

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

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

The world's second-longest burning light bulb.

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.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.