Places marytreptow Wants to Go

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

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

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

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

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

It would be a crime to miss it.

One man's quest for the ultimate road trip vehicle.

The tiniest tiki room in San Diego.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.