Austin, Texas
Congress Bridge Bats
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
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Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Austin, Texas
To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.
Austin, Texas
Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.
Austin, Texas
Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.
Austin, Texas
Austin’s nonprofit-run graffiti park where street art is meant to be painted over.
Austin, Texas
This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
Madrid, Spain
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Austin, Texas
A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
Austin, Texas
A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.
Austin, Texas
Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.
Austin, Texas
This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.
Austin, Texas
Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.
Austin, Texas
Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.
Madrid, Spain
The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.
Madrid, Spain
Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.
Madrid, Spain
A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.
New York, New York
Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.
New York, New York
This tiny store is your one-stop shop for all sorts of rare and wonderful buttons.