A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

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

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

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

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

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

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

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

These boots are made for selfies.

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.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

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

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.