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Keeping Austin Weird
Smut Putt Heaven is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

1. Smut Putt Heaven

509 Gate Tree Ln, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · South Congress · 1 tip
South Austin Popular Culture Center is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

2. South Austin Popular Culture Center

1516 S Lamar Blvd (Oltorf), Austin, TX
Museum · Zilker · 5 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Get a little bit of Austin’s weird history at this center on Lamar. The center features rotating art exhibits of some of Austin’s quirky artists.

3. Patriotic Yard Art

2400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX
Public Art · Upper Boggy Creek · 1 tip

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: A small-scale Statue of Liberty and concrete map of the USA adorn this yard. The homeowner takes the display seriously.

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

4. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.2
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Allandale · 35 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: There’s a bar. There’s a band. There’s a pool table converted into a chicken coop with a numbered plywood floor. Head there on a Sunday, buy a $2 ticket and watch as Sissy the chicken picks a number.

Poodle Dog Lounge is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

5. Poodle Dog Lounge

6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Brentwood · 7 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: The Poodle Dog Lounge can be easily mistaken for a dog-grooming establishment. That it is not. However, cheap drinks and free shuffleboard can be found. This place is cash only.

South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

6. South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery

8.6
1311 S 1st St (E Monroe), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 18 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Dining al fresco gets the "Keep Austin Weird" treatment at South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery. But it's more than a gimmick. The food's really good here; that's why you often have to stand in line.

Mondo Tees is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

7. Mondo Tees

1120 S Lamar Blvd (Treadwell St), Austin, TX
Clothing Store · Zilker · 4 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: An Austin trip isn't complete without visiting an Alamo Drafthouse. Mondo Tees at the S. Lamar Boulevard location is where classic and campy movies are immortalized on tees and award-winning posters.

Whole Earth Provision Company is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

8. Whole Earth Provision Company

9.0
4477 S Lamar Blvd Ste 200 (Westgate), Austin, TX
Shoe Store · Westgate · 12 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Another mainstay since 1970, Whole Earth has existed for the adventurer and those who are just curious. An outfitter of hiking gear, outdoor living, camping equipment, travel books and more.

Zinger Hardware & General Merchant is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

9. Zinger Hardware & General Merchant

7.1
4001 N Lamar Blvd (40th), Austin, TX
Gift Store · 11 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Famliy-owned and operated general store featuring items for the home such as furniture, kitchen supplies, home accents and gifts, as well as, items for Fido and Fluffy.

Hyde Park Inn Bed and Breakfast is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

10. Hyde Park Inn Bed and Breakfast

4304 Avenue B (43rd and B), Austin, TX
Bed and Breakfast · Hyde Park · 2 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: A four-room bed and breakfast with a private pool in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Full hot breakfast served daily.

Hotel San Jose is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

11. Hotel San Jose

9.2
1316 S Congress Ave (James St.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 92 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Adjacent to the popular coffee shop Jo’s sits the San Jose, which oozes charm and comfort. You’ll love the SoCo scene and the upscale decor.

Cathedral of Junk is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

12. Cathedral of Junk

7.3
4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · South Congress · 36 tips and reviews
Maggie Mae's is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

13. Maggie Mae's

7.1
323 E 6th St (at Trinity), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 91 tips and reviews
The Blackheart is one of Keeping Austin Weird.

14. The Blackheart

86 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 50 tips and reviews