Converse, Texas
The Giant Stag of Converse
An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.
1720
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Seguin, Texas
World's Largest Pecan
The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.
San Antonio, Texas
Grave of Sandra West and Her Ferrari
In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress while reclining comfortably in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.
San Antonio, Texas
Roman Urn Collection at SAMA
Amazingly detailed marble cinerary urns that once held the cremains of Roman elite.
San Marcos, Texas
'Nature of the Waters'
In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, this was the former home of the Marshal of Gravity and the site of his tragic death.
Austin, Texas
Larry Monroe Forever Bridge
To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.
Austin, Texas
'Hi, How Are You' Mural
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Austin, Texas
Mayfield Park
Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.
Austin, Texas
Mount Bonnell
Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.
Austin, Texas
Air Conditioned Village
This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.
Round Rock, Texas
High Country Market Bistro & GastroPub
This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.
Leander, Texas
Davis Cemetery
Victims of the Webster Massacre are buried here in a mass grave.
Florence, Texas
‘It’s Chaos, Be Kind’
A community-funded monument to kindness in the face of life's difficulties.
Waco, Texas
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.
West, Texas
Czech Stop & Little Czech Bakery
Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.
Dallas, Texas
Texas Theatre
This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.
New York, New York
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Henry Bliss Plaque
A memorial to the first person killed by a motor vehicle in the Western Hemisphere.
New York, New York
The Ramble Cave
Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New York, New York
Sophie Loeb Fountain
The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”
New York, New York
Alice in Wonderland Statue
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
