Whenever going out for a road trip or a vacation, everyone wishes to meet several roadside attractions. In Texas, there are so many weird roadside attractions worth having a stop. Whether you are in Austin, Houston, Dallas, or even driving Route 66, you must meet these bizarre roadside attractions. The following are some of the best 15 Texas roadside attractions.
1. Dinosaur Park
Location: 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone: (512) 321-6262
Dinosaur Park is one of the significant roadside attractions, worth hitting the brakes and taking a glance or even walking around the insanely giant dinos. It is located in Cedar Creek, TX. This Dinosaur Park consists of giant dinosaur statues, a gift shop, a playground, and a picnic area. Open Thursday – Sunday 10 am -4 pm.
Get more info at: www.thedinopark.com
2. Glass Restrooms
Location: 100 Gilmer St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (903) 885-7541
The Public Glass Restrooms in Sulphur Springs, Texas, built beside a park, is another weird roadside attraction in Texas. Restrooms are private rooms, are made with inner glass walls and outer reflective walls. The bathrooms allow you to have an outside view.
3. Cathedral of Junk
Location: 4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 299-7413
Just like the name suggests, it is a cathedral made of junk. However, this might not make sense of going to visit, but the assembled scraps from all possible origins make a remarkable bric-a-brac assemblage. The Cathedral of Junk is located in Austin, Texas, and one of Austin’s original.
4. Marfa Mystery Lights
Location: US-90, Marfa, TX 79843
Phone: (432) 729-4772
The Marfa Lights are more of faint twinkles on the horizon of West Texas. To have a better view, check them from the US-90, the main viewing area. These Marfa Lights are a bit more mystical. Open weekly 24 hours.
Get more info: www.visitmarfa.com/marfa-lights
5. The Gas Station (Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
Location: 1073 TX-304, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 321-7297
The Gas Station was turned into the 1974 cult-horror classic culinary tribute by the owner Roy Rose. The phrase “We Slaughter BBQ” is a reminder of the scary movie. Open weekly from 10 am – 7 pm.
For more info: www.texasgasstation.com
6. Falkenstein Castle
Location: 7400 Park Rd 4 S, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (830) 201-4100
The Falkenstein Castle is more like a castle built in the middle of nowhere. It was built by Terry & Kim Young in 1995. The Neuschwanstein Castle inspired the lovebirds in Bavaria. It is located between Burnet and Marble Falls, 50 miles from Austin.
For more info: www.facebook.com/falkensteincastleburnettx
7. Giant Sofa with Couch Potatoes
Location: 10500 N. Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
Phone: (512) 501-6716
This is a roadside attraction featuring a large sofa, dimensions: length 34 ft. and height 22 ft., and couch potatoes.
8. Paisano Pete
Location: East Dickinson Boulevard & North Main Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Phone: (800) 336-2166
Paisano Pete is a 22-foot long, 11-foot tall roadrunner mascot of Fort Stockton, Texas located in the center of town.
For more info: www.historicfortstocktontx.com/attractions-2/paisano-pete-fort-stockton
9. Eiffel Tower With a Big Cowboy Hat
Location: 2025 Jefferson Rd, Paris, TX
Phone: (903) 739-9912
Get a fantastic replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas. The Eiffel Tower With Big Cowboy Hat is 70 ft. tall with a red cowboy hat at the top.
10. Mrs. Pearl, the Giant Squirrel
Location: 2626 TX-71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone: (800) 518-3870
Mrs. Pearl is a 14ft squirrel and the beloved symbol of Texas, located in Cedar Creek, TX.
For more info: berdollsquirrel.com
11. Cadillac Ranch
Location: 13651 I-40 Frontage Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124
Phone: (806) 848-0764
This is another roadside attraction in Amarillo, Texas. The Cadillac Ranch consists of ten Cadillacs moving along the old Route 66 in Amarillo. Open every day 24 hours.
For more info: www.facebook.com/1974cadillacranch
12. Inner Space Caverns
Location: 4200 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: (512) 931-2283
This is one of the well-kept caves in Texas. It is located in Georgetown, TX, and a roadside attraction for people driving into Austin. Open Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 5 pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm.
For more info: www.innerspacecavern.com
13. World’s Largest Cowboy Boots
Location: 60 Northwest Loop 410 #18, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 340-6627
The World’s Largest Cowboy Boots consists of a pair of ostrich-skin boots. They are made of fiberglass and concrete with a height of 40ft. These giant boots are located in San Antonio, TX.
For more info: www.northstarmall.com/en/visit/travel-trade—media.html
14. The Beer Can House
Location: 222 Malone St, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 926-6368
John Milkovisch is the owner of the Beer Can House. It is located in Houston, TX.
15. Henrietta the Hippo
Location: East St, Hutto, TX 78634
Henrietta the Hippo was initially located in the environs of downtown Hutto, Texas. But now, Henrietta the Hippo is located in the middle of Hutto.
In conclusion, the above article consists of some of the weirdest and/or enticing roadside attractions in Texas.
