A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A small island hides in plain sight on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

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

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

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

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

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.

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

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

Victims of the Webster Massacre are buried here in a mass grave.