Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.

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

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

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

A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

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

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.

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

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.

A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'

Within this beautiful Pittsburgh cemetery, a unique headstone bears witness to one man's eternal love for Jaws.