The outcropping is graffitied with the name of the beloved musical Muppet television series.

This 47-foot chile pepper sculpture welcomes Scoville heat unit obsessed tourists to the Big Chile Inn.

This statue is in the center of San Jacinto Plaza, commemorating the live alligator pond that once stood in the area.

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

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.

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

Amazingly detailed marble cinerary urns that once held the cremains of Roman elite.

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

Tune into an alternate universe at this immersive art installation.

Jog (or stroll) down an esplanade of fluctuating and whimsical sculpture works.

A 400-year-old live oak tree with a fictitiously morbid past.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

One of the 20th century’s most famous businessmen is buried in Houston’s most prestigious cemetery.

A 90-year-old underground water reservoir offers a more industrial kind of tranquility.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

At Houston’s longest-running restaurant, find a classic oyster stew beloved by a former U.S. President.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.

The home of the founder of American landscape architecture puts his principles into practice.

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

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.