A health museum containing a 27’’½-foot intestine.

This soda factory is one of the last in America to use real cane sugar despite the protestations of Dr Pepper.

A Texas cave network is home to some of the world's most spectacular-looking and bizarrely named mineral formations.

Scale replica of China's ancient terracotta tomb warriors and Forbidden City are the side project of an eccentric millionaire.

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

A medieval castle in the middle of rural Texas.

Remembering the Alamo with a full-scale replica of the 1836 city.

The pit stop from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" now serves beef and pork barbecue, not people.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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

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

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

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

A recreated Stonehenge stands in a country field, complete with Easter Island moai heads standing as sentries.