Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

Here be dragons.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

What was meant as an innocent piece of art has earned a reputation as the "mansplaining sculpture."

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

San Antonio's first 3-D stereoscopic mural is a trippy treat for the eyes.

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

An abandoned, decaying sculpture garden built by an eccentric physician in the 1920s now looks more like a forgotten cemetery.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

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.