A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.

A town pays homage to its namesake.

Home to a full-scale replica of the Ezekiel Airship, an aircraft that allegedly flew in 1902—a year before the Wright brothers took to the skies over Kitty Hawk.

The water in this preserved area spawns vegetation that gives it a deep green color.

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

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

One nutty businessman’s unique tribute to an ancient tool.

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

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

The only nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly plant in the U.S.

The deadly but beautiful ornamental oleander was planted all over the island of Galveston after the hurricane of 1900.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

An unusual bed & breakfast made of papercrete.

Official museum, hall of fame, and repository of the Texas Rangers.

This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.

An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago.

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

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

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

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

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

Nestled in the heart of a Texas town is a dreamy secret garden dating back to the 1940s.