Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.

Decades of discarded bottle caps line this alleyway, a fixture of Texas A&M.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

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

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

Tracks near this Texas nature site were once thought to support the Creationist belief that man and dino coexisted.

A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the "Golden Age" of the American automobile.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

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

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

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

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

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

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

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

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

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

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.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.