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

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

An immense cave that has served as an outlaw's treasure trove, an underground dance hall, a nuclear fallout shelter, and much more.

A tiny graveyard with a mysterious past.

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

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

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

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

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

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

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

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

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

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

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

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

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

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.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

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