The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

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

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

Resting place of the Texas A&M canine mascots, who watch the game from the grave with their own miniature scoreboard.

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

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

One of the last Art Deco gas station still standing in Dallas.

This collection of bronze hands comes from astronauts, presidents, baseball greats, and more.

A trio of colossal statues spread across a Dallas neighborhood chart the emergence of a giant robot born of a locomotive and spilled gin.

A symbol of Texas pride.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

A city park that sits on top of a freeway.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.