An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause.

The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

A rococo retro-futurist future-rustic vernacular between yesterday’s tomorrow and the future that never was.

A classic advertising icon immortalized in regal bronze.

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

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

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

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

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

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

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

A Prada store in the West Texas desert that is never open for business.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

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

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

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

This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.

A beautiful South Korean gate and garden in Little Rock honors American Taekwondo.

This award-winning men's bathroom was just too beautiful to not allow women to see.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.