This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

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

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

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

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

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

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

The first museum in the United States dedicated entirely to posters.

A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

Curios, scientific antiques, oddities for sale.

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

The world's largest sticker ball weighs in at a mighty 231 pounds.

This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

The world's largest key collection features keys to the White House, Frankenstein's castle, and Hitler's bunker.

An annual festival celebrating Colorado's most famous frozen corpse.

The childhood home of Henry Jones Jr. is now an adventure-themed bed and breakfast.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."