Some 2,000 carvings show this rare desert spring has been an oasis for travelers for over a thousand years.

A frozen oasis lies beneath the scorching New Mexico desert.

The fifth tallest statue in the United States is a shirtless monument to the oil worker.

This little slice of old Jerusalem in Oklahoma is the evolution of a century-old passion play.

When you can afford only half a road, you build only half a road.

This historic folk art garden contains a nightmare tower that claims to be the world's largest concrete totem pole.

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

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

The bridge continues the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policy.

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

Seven flags adorn this Texas museum, one for each of the powers that have ruled the area.

This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.

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

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

Resting place of the Texas A&M canine mascots, who watch the game from the grave with their own miniature scoreboard.

Where Santa Claus held up a Texas bank and started a statewide manhunt.

A massive collection of rare and antique books in a tiny ranching community in northern Texas.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

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

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.

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

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.