A starship has landed in Texas, a welcome break for weary travelers from a drab stretch of I-35.

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

A local museum honors Wheeler native Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the moon.

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.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

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

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

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

Campus tradition says couples who walk beneath this enormous oak will stay together forever.

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

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

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

A World War II officers' club features Old West murals painted by German POWs.

This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.

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

Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.

World's smallest skyscraper, the product of a remarkable con.

$10,000 won in a poker game in 1884 allowed James Draughon to build this intriguing home.

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

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

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

Decades of discarded bottle caps line this alleyway, a fixture of Texas A&M.

A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.