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

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

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

The only nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly plant in the U.S.

$10,000 won in a poker game in 1884 allowed James Draughon to build this intriguing home.

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

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

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

World's smallest skyscraper, the product of a remarkable con.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

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

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.

A tribute to the little-known group of women who were the first ever to fly aircraft in the U.S. military.

Local arts organization founded in a former church.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

Decades of discarded bottle caps line this alleyway, a fixture of Texas A&M.

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

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

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

This memorial marks the devastating day that Texas City was destroyed in a daisy chain of exploding ships.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

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