Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Texas

While in Texas, you might enjoy a visit to:

A 14-foot-long, 22-foot-tall steel-plated dillo, with longhorns. Its eyes glow red, and smoke pours out its nostrils.
~47 miles from Hempstead.

Jeff McKissack, Houston postal worker, spent his Golden Years building a large, gaudy, strange folk art tribute to what he considered "the perfect food."
~52 miles from Hempstead.

David Adicke's 67-ft. tall version of the general who defeated Santa Anna's Mexican Army, was President of the Republic of Texas, Governor of the State of Texas, and a US Senator.
~52 miles from Hempstead.

The home of "Old Sparky," the state's retired electric chair, as well as displays of prisoner contraband and famous guns.
~54 miles from Hempstead.

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