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.

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

Haunted by its violent past, this colonial bastion was the largest Spanish military installation in the Americas.

Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.