I don’t care what the city of Portland thinks, Austin has been keeping it weird longer than anybody. Traipse through sixth street on a Friday night and you’ll see an array of colorful characters in tutus, snakeskin, and clown wigs. From the thong-wearing unicyclists to the annual stampede of joggers in gorilla suits, Austin lives up to its quirky legacy. We even have a festival dedicated to our supreme creativity and strange antics. If you want to get out of the normal day-to-day (or even just do some people-watching), these are the 11 weirdest places in Austin.
- Cathedral of Junk
That Other Paper/Flickr The tower of trash ascends into the heavens, making all those who see it gasp in awe.
- Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds/Facebook The tune from this Beatle’s classic will blare through your head as you explore this amazing costume store. Whether you’re looking for a Lady Gaga-inspired dress or an authentic batman mask, Lucy has it.
- Roadhouse Relics
Elias Andrade/Flickr This art gallery is devoted entirely to neon signs. Often used in film and television, the works of art at Roadhouse Relics aren’t always easy to see. If you want to tour this jaw-dropping collection, you’ll have to make an appointment.
- Hippie Hollow
Katie Cowden/Flickr Nudists rejoice! At Hippie Hollow, you can prance around in your birthday suit all day long.
- Toy Joy
Toy Joy/Facebook Finally, a toy store for grownups! Sure, children love to gape at the shelves, but Toy Joy’s main customers are the kids at heart. Full of nostalgic, quirky, and hilarious toys, this store will make you feel like a 10 year old on the first day of summer.
- Museum of the Weird
Museum of the Weird/Facebook Two-headed chickens! A frozen yeti! Oh, the things you will discover at the Museum of the Weird!
- The Corner Shoppe
The Corner Shoppe/Facebook Vegetarians may want to look away. The Corner Shoppe sells nothing but taxidermied animals.
- Texas State Highway 165
Bill Woodland/Flickr At only .51 miles long, Texas State Highway 165 is the shortest highway in Texas. The speed limit is only 10 miles per hour, so you won’t want to reenact any action movies on this road. This little highway runs through the Texas State Cemetery and is partially locked at night.
What do you think are the weirdest places in Austin?
That Other Paper/Flickr
The tower of trash ascends into the heavens, making all those who see it gasp in awe.
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds/Facebook
The tune from this Beatle’s classic will blare through your head as you explore this amazing costume store. Whether you’re looking for a Lady Gaga-inspired dress or an authentic batman mask, Lucy has it.
Elias Andrade/Flickr
This art gallery is devoted entirely to neon signs. Often used in film and television, the works of art at Roadhouse Relics aren’t always easy to see. If you want to tour this jaw-dropping collection, you’ll have to make an appointment.
Katie Cowden/Flickr
Nudists rejoice! At Hippie Hollow, you can prance around in your birthday suit all day long.
Toy Joy/Facebook
Finally, a toy store for grownups! Sure, children love to gape at the shelves, but Toy Joy’s main customers are the kids at heart. Full of nostalgic, quirky, and hilarious toys, this store will make you feel like a 10 year old on the first day of summer.
Museum of the Weird/Facebook
Two-headed chickens! A frozen yeti! Oh, the things you will discover at the Museum of the Weird!
The Corner Shoppe/Facebook
Vegetarians may want to look away. The Corner Shoppe sells nothing but taxidermied animals.
Bill Woodland/Flickr
At only .51 miles long, Texas State Highway 165 is the shortest highway in Texas. The speed limit is only 10 miles per hour, so you won’t want to reenact any action movies on this road. This little highway runs through the Texas State Cemetery and is partially locked at night.
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