A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.

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

On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."

This little dolphin is the first monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in the southern United States.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

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

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

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

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

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

A mother's mourning for her lost son is remembered in this small park embedded with his memory.

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

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.

The deadly but beautiful ornamental oleander was planted all over the island of Galveston after the hurricane of 1900.

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Campus tradition says couples who walk beneath this enormous oak will stay together forever.

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

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.