Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

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

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

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

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

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

Run by a eugenics advocate, this aging institution conducted secret radiation experiments sponsored by Quaker Oats.

A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.

Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.

Who knew the Devil's domain was a hot spot for tubing?

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

A spooky and decrepit mental health facility is slowly being replaced with newer digs.

Try a classic Necco candy bar being resurrected in a small suburban shop.

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

This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."

Ralph Waldo Emerson spent two years living here decades before it became a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park.

The often-overlooked ruins of one of the first buildings designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Olmsted.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

Steam engines and conveyor belts are remnants of a genius system left in the middle of the Maine woods.

This colorful theme park dedicated the official fruit of Maine serves sweet, tasty treats.

Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.