Places Kyfaha Wants to Go

A wild-haired maestro surrenders to artistic passion in this multi-story mural.

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

A beautiful bronze sculpture by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad, who is indelibly tied to Dallas.

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

The Branch Davidian compound known as the Mount Carmel Center became the site of one of the most controversial law enforcement operations in U.S. history.

Well-dressed pickle turned patriotic joint statue in old town Tomball.

A seven-foot-tall cast concrete Native American Chief stands on the south railing of the historic Commerce Street Bridge, commissioned in 1914.

A 28-exhibit museum about the history, culture, and oddities of money. Visitors stand in a cash shower, try to crack a vault, and discover what it's like to barter when no money is allowed.

Twelve decommissioned shipping containers evoke a reclining person in Marfa, Texas.

An old adobe structure first built in the 1890s is a desert watering hole plastered with dollar bills and odd West Texas finds.

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

The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.

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

A park home to some unusually large rocks.

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

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

Welcome to a starkly beautiful sanctuary where the buffalo roam.

The Milburn-Price Culture Museum in Vega offers a brand-name oversized cultural attraction.

A 17-foot-tall cutout of the Texas-born actor stands alongside the highway.

This Choctaw/Thai restaurant celebrates Indigenous cuisines from different continents.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

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.

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.