An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.

For decades, the parade of apostles that left the Expiatory Temple of Guadalajara remained hidden inside one of the towers.

One of the oldest hospitals in the Americas is now decorated in hallucinatory murals.

This historic cemetery built for victims of the epidemics that swept Guadalajara is shrouded in macabre tales.

This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school.

This concrete amphitheater offers an unforgettable view of one of Mexico's most beautiful canyons.

At this Austin dive bar, it's been Christmas every day for more than 50 years.

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

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

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

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

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

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.