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Baptisms in troughs and post-sermon rodeos at the world's biggest cowboy church.

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.

This abandoned building made of petrified wood was once a hotspot for buying moonshine.

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

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

"They died with their boots on."

San Antonio's first 3-D stereoscopic mural is a trippy treat for the eyes.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

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

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

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

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

This unique tower has been home to malaria-fighting bats for 100 years.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

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

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

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.