The unique location where the former president was rapidly sworn in.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

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

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

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

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

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

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

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.

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

Local arts organization founded in a former church.

Giant heads occasionally litter the industrial Houston neighborhood where sculptor David Adickes has his studio.

The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

A beautiful work of art designed to impress the Allied Forces.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”