Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

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

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

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

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.

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

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

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

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

The world's second-longest burning light bulb.

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

A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

This water tower slanted at an uncomfortable angle off the old Route 66 was an ingenious marketing ploy.

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.

Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.

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

A small car graveyard sits in the shadow of the famous Cadillac Ranch.

Crumbling hotel echoes with the sounds of the '30s.