Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

A recreated Stonehenge stands in a country field, complete with Easter Island moai heads standing as sentries.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.