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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.

Mayfield Park

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Toy Joy

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

Mueller SunFlowers

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

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