The Flatiron Building's storied West Coast cousin is a lot more into religion.

The newsstand that never closes its doors—well, almost never.

International delicatessen has been owned and operated by the same family for more than 110 years.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

A unique and poignant sidewalk mural commemorates the deaths of two striking workers.

America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.

This massive circular sculpture may not be a portal to other worlds, but it does inspire the mind to imagine them.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.

Tune into an alternate universe at this immersive art installation.

After emancipation, former slaves paved the roads of their newly built settlement with these bricks.

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

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

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

Scale replica of China's ancient terracotta tomb warriors and Forbidden City are the side project of an eccentric millionaire.

A century-old local legend surrounds the grave of Barbara Snyder due to its eerie epitaph.

A self-proclaimed infidel who had no hope of heaven nor fear of hell, Towell was free of superstition.

Joseph and Victor Stanzel were Texas farm boys who built a model aircraft empire.

Scenic semi-abandoned bridge with easy access

Austin’s first public mural is a 50-year-old psychedelic time capsule where armadillos, musicians, outlaws and local legends hide an entire city’s history in plain sight.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.