The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

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

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

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.

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

San Antonio's first 3-D stereoscopic mural is a trippy treat for the eyes.

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

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

These boots are made for selfies.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

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

This unassuming North Austin neighborhood was built to test the novel idea of home air conditioning.

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

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

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

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

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

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

The classic Christmas carol was written at this Massachusetts tavern in 1850.