This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

A symbol of Texas pride.

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.

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

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

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

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

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

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.

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

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

Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

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

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

At the "Garage Mahal" in Houston, car culture is about more than just driving.

There is an unmarked red button hidden over Houston's Buffalo Bayou that is just begging to pushed...

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

A 90-year-old underground water reservoir offers a more industrial kind of tranquility.