This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

An old spiral fire escape dangles above a public courtyard in Midtown Oklahoma City.

One of the largest Masonic temples in the world, created at the height of the oil boom in ostentatious style.

A half-size replica of the World Trade Center towers above Tulsa.

A former chicken restaurant that doubled as a speakeasy is now a quirky home full of wonderfully strange traditions.

Nature's biggest mammal swims in landlocked Oklahoma.

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

A tiny but mighty little pumper sits in the middle of the street, waiting for the next big oil strike.

This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.

This museum offers an actual time machine back through Colorado's past.

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

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.

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

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

An abandoned, decaying sculpture garden built by an eccentric physician in the 1920s now looks more like a forgotten cemetery.

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

These boots are made for selfies.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

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