This abandoned building made of petrified wood was once a hotspot for buying moonshine.

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.

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

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

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

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

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.

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

A 19th century family buried their dead among the pines, beneath gravestones styled after ancient Scottish cairns.

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.

This seaworthy collection was sparked by one man's passion for sailing.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.

Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

The final resting place of infamous outlaw Clyde and Marvin Barrow.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.

This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.