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A prison-like structure guards the remains of a notorious Old West outlaw.

"They died with their boots on."

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

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

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

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

This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.

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

A World War II officers' club features Old West murals painted by German POWs.

Hidden within a spa in a Texas strip mall is a restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods.

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

This seaworthy collection was sparked by one man's passion for sailing.

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

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

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

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

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

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

An unusual bed & breakfast made of papercrete.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

A Bhutanese temple gifted from the isolated Himalayan kingdom is now a surprising cultural gem located at the University of Texas at El Paso.

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

A mysteriously abandoned campsite in San Angelo State Park.