The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.

Wild lights and sound effects turn a walk through some caves into an eye-popping 1960s tourist attraction.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.

Veritable museum of 20th century country music history.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

This park contains one of the largest concentrations of cedar glades, a unique and rare ecosystem.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.