A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.

The biggest drug trafficking passage between Mexico and the U.S.

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

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

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

This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.

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

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

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

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

This unique tower has been home to malaria-fighting bats for 100 years.

This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

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.

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

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

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

255 feet of suds, scrubbers, and blow dryers.

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

These boots are made for selfies.

The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.

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