Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

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

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.

The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

This historic Pittsburgh tennis complex is a rare example of natural red clay courts.

It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books."

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

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.

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

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.

A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.