These fun and quirky Texas road side attractions are worth the stop on your next road trip!

It’s the year of road trips! The world is a bit crazy right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and create amazing memories with the family. 

I don’t know about you, but my family LOVES to travel. But spending hours on end in the car can be tiresome and boring. So before every road trip, no matter the length, I always research fun places and attractions for us to stop. It’s the perfect excuse to get out of the car and stretch our legs.

10 Best Texas Road Side Attractions 

Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo – Bring a can of spray paint become a vandal – legally! This art installation was created in 1974. It consists of 10 Cadillacs that are buried nose down in the ground. 

Stonehenge, Ingram – This Hill Country concrete sculpture pays homage to the original Stonehenge monument in England. 

Glass Bathrooms, Sulphur Springs – Talk about a room with a view! In the cute downtown of Sulphur Springs, sits 2 glass bathrooms. It gives you a panoramic view. The glass buildings are transparent from the inside, but no one can see in from the outside.

Prada, Marfa – This west Texas art installation was created in 2005 and sit in the middle of nowhere! This is an Instagram worthy spot when driving out west.

World’s Largest Spur, Lampasas – This 10,000 pound spur that is made out of steel, copper and iron and is 35 feet high. 

Eiffel Tower, Paris – You don’t have to leave Texas to visit the Eiffel Tower! It’s a tenth of the height of the one in France.  But of course in true Texas fashion, it has a red cowboy on the top.

Cathedral of Junk, Austin – A pile of junk turned into a gigantic sculpture. It’s located in the backyard of the artist in downtown Austin. It’s a living sculpture and is currently changing and getting updated.

Largest Rocking Chair, Lipan – This wooded rocker is 25 ft high and makes you feel tiny. You can also take a photo by the chair, have a bathroom break and grab some BBQ at Natty Flats.

Futuro House, Royse City – This sci-fi inspired Futuro House is a 1960’s moveable ski chalets. This is one of only 60 prefabricated homes of its kind that was produced. 

World’s Largest Teapot, Navasota – Pull off on the frontage road to get a look at this novelty. 

Looking for more fun trips to take in Texas? Check out my posts for things to do in Fredericksburg, adventures in Brownwood and the best place for glamping!

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