Roadside Attractions in Austin
1 place worth pulling over for in Austin, Texas, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
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Also worth a stop in Texas
Ms. Pearl, the Giant Squirrel
Cedar Creek, TX
A massive, 14-foot-tall fiberglass statue of a squirrel holding a giant pecan, Ms. Pearl is a beloved roadside landmark in central Texas. Located outside the Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company, she offers a perfect photo op. Visitors can even buy delicious pecan treats from a 24-hour vending machine nearby.
Ozymandias on the Plains
Amarillo, Texas
This quirky art installation features a giant pair of disembodied concrete legs wearing athletic socks, standing in a West Texas field. Inspired by Percy Bysshe Shelley's famous poem, it is a playful tribute to ruin and vanity. Local pranksters frequently repaint the socks to match sports teams or causes.
The Alamo
San Antonio, Texas
This 18th-century Spanish mission is the site of the legendary 1836 Battle of the Alamo, where a small band of Texan defenders held out for 13 days against General Santa Anna's army. While globally famous as a symbol of heroic resistance, the site actually chronicles over 300 years of history, from its origins as a Spanish Catholic mission to its role in the Texas Revolution. Visitors can walk through the original stone church and the long barrack, which stand preserved in the middle of a bustling modern downtown.
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