A collection of 100 brains preserved in jars on the UT campus.

A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

This museum showcases the history and contributions of the U.S. Army to the medical industry, both on the battlefield and off.

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

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

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

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

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

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

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

On a dusty county road sit the ruins of a ghost town's abandoned church.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.