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

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

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

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

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

Natural history museum celebrating biodiversity with a parade of taxidermy animals.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.