Austin, Texas: Cathedral of Junk
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 4422 Lareina Drive, Austin, TX
- Directions:
- On the south side of town. US 81/290 to the Hwy 71 (Ben White Blvd E.) exit. Hwy 71 west to the Congress Ave. exit. Head south a couple of blocks, turn right on St. Elmo Rd W., then take the second left onto Lareina. Private home.
- Hours:
- By appt only. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 512-299-7413
- Admission:
- Donations welcome.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Results 1 to 5 of 18... Page of 4 [Next 5 items]
Vince Hannemann has been building a folk junk-art environment in his back yard since 1988. In 2019 he announced it was "99 percent complete."
Roadsideamerica.com Report...A short junk art chain converges on the Cathedral of Junk.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...Cathedral of Junk: The Cathedral of Junk may yet dodge the wrecking ball. Since early March, Vince Hannemann and his creation have been hammered by cudgels of bureaucratic chaos. [07/16/2010] Complete Story...
Cathedral of Junk: From the scrap heap it came, and to the scrap heap it will eventually return. But fans of the Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas, just don't want it to go there right now. [03/25/2010] Complete Story...
Visitor Tips and News About Cathedral of Junk
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
Took a chance and came by. The donation is $5 per adult and free for kids. Its quirky and fun. Worth it if you're in the neighborhood....don't take a chance driving from a distance.
[Cee Alvarez, 04/02/2019]Page of 4 [Next 5 items]
Nearby Offbeat Places



Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.