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Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

A piece of I-45 graffiti has become one of Houston’s unofficial slogans.

As the oldest structure in Harris County, this 200-year-old frontier cabin stands in the literal shadow of downtown Houston’s massive skyscrapers.

A 400-year-old live oak tree with a fictitiously morbid past.

Cantonese comfort food is on the menu at this Asiatown mainstay.

At Houston’s longest-running restaurant, find a classic oyster stew beloved by a former U.S. President.

This South-by-South-Asian restaurant serves up Indian-spiced Southern fried chicken and a Desi-style pastrami.

Viet-Cajun is a true hybrid cuisine that evolved in Houston and at this Asiatown mainstay, there’s more to it than just crawfish.

Houston’s oldest continuously-operating Tex-Mex restaurant has been a community hub since 1941.

West African flavors shine at this unassuming strip mall spot in southwest Houston.

A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.

Two James Beard Award-winning chefs are putting their own spin on Filipino favorites in a food market stall.

Originally brought to Texas by Czech settlers, these sweet and savory pastries are an essential local breakfast staple.

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Tune into an alternate universe at this immersive art installation.

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

This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.

Local arts organization founded in a former church.