Human remains in varying states of decay are strewn about this Texas State facility for scientific study.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

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

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

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

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

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

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

A collection of 100 brains preserved in jars on the UT campus.

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

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

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

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

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

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

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

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.

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

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

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