A symbol of Texas pride.

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

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

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

A shrine to the royal lord of all cacti.

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

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

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

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

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

Originally brought to Texas by Czech settlers, these sweet and savory pastries are an essential local breakfast staple.

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.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.

The first burial place of the Harmonist Society, a utopian community for which the surrounding town of Harmony is named.

This alley-cum-fan gallery in the ex-Nirvana drummer's hometown holds the world's largest drumsticks.

The site of Neil Armstrong's first flight is marked by a full on replica of the moon landers.

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.

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

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