The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.

This unique tower has been home to malaria-fighting bats for 100 years.

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

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

A tribute to the little-known group of women who were the first ever to fly aircraft in the U.S. military.

A park filled with vibrant mosaics created by more than 300 folk artists.

An old abandoned pharmacy building in Texas is brimming with collectibles and images of the little tuxedoed pooch.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

Over 100 million years ago, beach-bound dinosaurs left permanent marks on San Antonio's landscape.

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.