Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

It specializes in outsider art and artifacts of secret societies.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

Fall through a crack in the seams of reality at this immersive art installation.

Crumbling hotel echoes with the sounds of the '30s.

Abandoned railroad tunnel is home to a colony of three million Mexican free-tail bats.

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

This grimly-titled Texas cemetery is all that remains of a Wild West settlement with possibly the worst name.

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

Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, this was the former home of the Marshal of Gravity and the site of his tragic death.

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

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

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

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

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