The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

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

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

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

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

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

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

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

A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

This shrine to the patron saint of Alaska sits on a small tidal island and was built from the land’s own beach stones.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

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

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

A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.