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- Austin, Texas - Smut Putt Heaven
An outstanding amalgamation of surrealism with a hillbilly twist, or what owner Scott Stevens calls "Smut Putt." A giant cactus garden decorated with crutches, mannequins and doll heads on sticks, sculpture, toys large and small, and lots of cactus. Bottle trees and a giant papershell pecan tree loaded with baby dolls and spinning CDs that produce a beautiful mirror ball effect round out this premiere roadside attraction.
[Kickapoo Spidermilk, 05/02/2001]Smut Putt Heaven:- Address:
- 509 Gate Tree Lane, Austin, TX
- Directions:
- South side of the city. From W. Stassney Lane turn north at the stoplight onto S. 1st St. Drive one block. Turn right onto Gate Tree Lane. Smut Putt Heaven is in the back yard of the second house on the right; not visible from the street.
- Hours:
- By appt only. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 512-750-7815
A light bulbs-only specialty store is topped by a smartly dressed man with a classic "IDEA" light bulb over his head. Surely they light him at night!
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The Light Bulb Shop
- Address:
- 6318 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
- Directions:
- The Light Bulb Shop. West side of Burnet Rd at White Horse Trail.
Signs list fun facts about he 14 foot giant squirrel, Ms. Pearl!
[Tanya, 12/06/2018]Ms. Pearl, Giant Squirrel:- Address:
- 2626 Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX
- Directions:
- Berdoll Pecan Candy. SE of Austin, NE side of Hwy 71.
- Phone:
- 512-303-6157
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Look like she has new steps around her.
[Kari, 03/01/2018]There's a deck covering the tree stump now so you can get up close and personal with the squirrel. Also this place has pie in a vending machine for your 24/7 pie needs!
[R Sutton, 07/07/2016]
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