A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

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

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

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

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.

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

Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.

It took a lifetime to collect these mechanical musical wonders.

What was meant as an innocent piece of art has earned a reputation as the "mansplaining sculpture."

On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."

A colorful public mural in San Antonio's West Side encourages students to stay in school.

Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.

One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

A collection of vintage liaison aircraft kept in flying condition and on display at an airfield in San Antonio.

Amazingly detailed marble cinerary urns that once held the cremains of Roman elite.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.