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Unusual Attractions in Austin

Museum of the Weird

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

Cathedral of Junk

A unique structure in suburban Austin comprised entirely of other people's castaways.

Uncommon Objects

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

Congress Bridge Bats

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

Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

Toy Joy

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

Mayfield Park

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Mueller SunFlowers

A grove of colossal man-made flowers that collect the sun's rays to light up the night.

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Unique Food & Drink in Austin

Yaupon Tea

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.

Jezebel Sauce

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.

Piccadilly Raspa

Kool-Aid and pickles make this Southwestern snow cone an unforgettable flavor bomb.

Kolaches

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

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