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

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

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

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

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

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

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

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

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

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

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

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

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

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

These boots are made for selfies.

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

More than 300,000 historical artifacts from the famous music venue, from Duke Ellington's handwritten score to The Beatles' booking slip.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.