This mountain tram provides stunning views while hanging from a single, steel thread.

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

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

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

A Texas-sized particle collider that was abandoned due to its Texas-sized budget.

This small museum tells the story of Fort Worth's first and largest superstore.

This hollowed salt dome is the largest oil storage facility in the world, hoarding 250 million barrels of crude oil.

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

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

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

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

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

The petroleum industry brings you the joys of hydrocarbons and largest collection of antique oil rigs in the world.

This unique tower has been home to malaria-fighting bats for 100 years.

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

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.

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

The final resting place of infamous outlaw Clyde and Marvin Barrow.

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

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

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

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

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.