An out-of-the-way wildlife haven with a rich and storied past of harboring thousands of fugitive slaves, or "Maroons" during the mid 1800s.

This abandoned building made of petrified wood was once a hotspot for buying moonshine.

Tracks near this Texas nature site were once thought to support the Creationist belief that man and dino coexisted.

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

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

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

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

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

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

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

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

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.

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

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

These boots are made for selfies.

A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.