Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

This underwater old Texas hill town only resurfaces during harsh drought.

An immense cave that has served as an outlaw's treasure trove, an underground dance hall, a nuclear fallout shelter, and much more.

Civil War dumping ground for the bodies of terrorized Union sympathizers.

Some islands... they come, they go, especially on Lake Travis.

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

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

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

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.

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

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

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

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

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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

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

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

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

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 .