A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

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

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

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

These boots are made for selfies.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

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

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

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

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

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

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

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

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

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

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

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