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The Job Carr Cabin is a replica of the original 1865 cabin that founded Tacoma.

Tacoma, Washington

Job Carr Cabin Museum

This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.

Venice of America Canals

Los Angeles, California

Venice of America Canals

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

One of the more unique passageways to drive your car through.

Los Angeles, California

Binoculars Building

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

Ballerina Clown

Los Angeles, California

Ballerina Clown

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Welcome to Muscle Beach, home of copper toned deltoids and more!

Los Angeles, California

Muscle Beach

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

9/10/2019

Los Angeles, California

Korean Bell of Friendship

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Royse City Futuro House

Royse City, Texas

Royse City Futuro House

This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.

Pecan Pie Vending Machine

Cedar Creek, Texas

Pecan Pie Vending Machine

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

Ms. Pearl

Cedar Creek, Texas

Ms. Pearl

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

Lytton Springs General Store

Dale, Texas

Lytton Springs General Store

Constructed in 1859 as a general store and post office, the store is still used to this day and was featured in the Walking Dead series.

The original statue.

Seguin, Texas

World's Largest Pecan

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A condemned Onion Creek house awaiting demolition

Austin, Texas

Ghost Streets of Onion Creek

An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.

The Giant Stag of Converse

Converse, Texas

The Giant Stag of Converse

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

The refurbished gas station

McLean, Texas

1929 Phillips 66 Station

This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.

The two Frost Bank logos make up the eyes of the "Owl Building."

Austin, Texas

Frost Bank Tower

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Together with shells.

Comfort, Texas

Seashell Graves of Comfort Cemetery

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

Lajitas Ghost Town

Terlingua, Texas

Lajitas Ghost Town

Ghost town with a beer-drinking goat for mayor.

Crowds gather to watch the bats fly out as the sun sets.

Austin, Texas

Congress Bridge Bats

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

The two cowboys at Grapevine Glockenspiel Tower.

Grapevine, Texas

Grapevine Glockenspiel Clock Tower

A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.

Exchange Street

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Stockyards

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

Sam Houston Statue

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston Statue

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

Bumblebee Statue

Terrell, Texas

Bumblebee Statue

A tribute to one of the most memorable characters from the Transformers movie series.

Stonehenge Replica

Odessa, Texas

Stonehenge Replica

A collection of massive stacked rocks in Texas includes a snarky note on the benefits of modern technology.

Walt Disney's Chicago Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois

Walt Disney's Chicago Birthplace

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

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