Wonderfully Weird Austin
You know you want a wide selection of wonderfully weird things to do in Austin, Texas! I lived in Austin for years, so the city is near and dear to my heart. There are so many wacky things to do in this place. From the funky goodness of South Congress to the Cathedral of Junk (made of...yes...junk) to Chicken Poo Bingo, Austin has a totally unique vibe. My father attended graduate school at UT in the 70's, and I'd get to visit the campus with him occasionally. I grew up on Willie Nelson and Schlotzky's. I worked in an art gallery on 6th street after college and fell in love with my husband in those years. We've taken romantic strolls through Laguna Gloria, played mini-golf at Peter Pan's under the giant T-Rex, and held hands while moonlight snorkeling at Barton Springs. The whole city makes me feel young and in love with happy memories! Seeing the bat colony rise into the sky at dusk is something you should see at least once in a lifetime. And don't skip Uncommon Objects...they have everything you don't know you want yet. Do you hear that, taxidermied tiny alligator wearing a party hat? I'm coming for you. Shiner Bock ice cream from Amy's will be the perfect end to any day. Happy Austin-ing!
Posted by:
Laura Irrgang
update date: 2020.02.29
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Capitol Building
Here's an interesting video about the Goddess of Liberty on top of the Capitol building: https://youtu.be/mQQfPEC8sGY
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Barton Springs
Check out these bathing beauties back in 1947 at Barton Springs Pool! Here is a link to their hours/policies/fees https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barton-Springs-Pool/108441552514204
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Peter Pan Golf
Here's a link for hours: https://peterpanminigolf.com/hours-location/
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Austin Motel
The iconic Austin Hotel neon sign will catch your eye on South Congress. Visit their website to book a room: https://austinmotel.com/
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Congress Ave Bat viewing
Bat viewing under the Congress Avenue bridge is a MUST! Seeing this massive cloud of tiny winged mammals emerge at dusk is a quintessential Austin experience.Here is a really cool music project from Bacardi where people sampled the rhythms and beats of bat wings to make music: https://www.theverge.com/2014/4/4/5582482/winging-it-listen-to-an-experimental-song-created-by-bats
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El Arroyo Restaurant
Here's a link to the El Arroyo website for hours and menu info https://elarroyo.com
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Cathedral of Junk
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