It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

These abandoned grain silos and tunnels are an urban exploration dream.

In 2004, a Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumped 800 pounds of waste off a bridge and onto an unsuspecting tour boat below.

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

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

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

The man who wasn't there.

A city park that sits on top of a freeway.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

An immense cave that has served as an outlaw's treasure trove, an underground dance hall, a nuclear fallout shelter, and much more.

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

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

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

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

A memorial dedicated to the Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

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

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.