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27 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Austin, Texas

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Museum of the Weird

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

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Cathedral of Junk

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

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Uncommon Objects

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

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Congress Bridge Bats

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

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Toy Joy

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

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Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata

DIY collection of eclectic holdings.

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HOPE Outdoor Gallery

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

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Mueller SunFlowers

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

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