Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Texas
Looking for weird things to do in Texas? The state does everything big — giant fire hydrants, oversized roadrunners, and an Eiffel Tower with a cowboy hat.
Fun Facts About Texas
Texas was its own independent republic from 1836 to 1845 before joining the Union.
Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population, trailing only Alaska and California respectively.
Dr Pepper, invented in Waco in 1885, is still made according to its original formula only in Dublin, Texas.
The name “Texas” comes from a Caddo word meaning “friends.”
Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Texas
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Beaumont
World’s Largest Functioning Fire Hydrant – 24-foot Dalmatian-spotted fire hydrant.
Dallas
World’s Largest Patio Chair – Massive outdoor furniture landmark.
Fort Stockton
World’s Largest Roadrunner – Paisano Pete, 11-foot tall roadrunner statue.
Freer
World’s Largest Rattlesnake – Giant rattlesnake statue.
Houston
Beer Can House – House decorated with 50,000+ beer cans.
Irving
The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture – Nine bronze horses galloping through Williams Square Plaza.
Italy
World’s Largest Caterpillar – Located at Monolithic Construction, 177 Dome Park Pl.
Luling
World’s Largest Watermelon – Water tower painted like a watermelon, 1800 E Pierce St.
Muleshoe
World’s Largest Muleshoe – Giant horseshoe on Taylor Street.
Odessa
(Former) World’s Largest Jackrabbit – Located on Sam Houston Avenue.
Paris
Eiffel Tower Replica with Cowboy Hat – Texas-style Eiffel Tower at 2025 S Collegiate Drive.
Pearsall
World’s Largest Peanut – Giant peanut monument at 411 S Treviño St.
San Antonio
The Crayon Gallery Bridge – Local artists painted large crayon designs on concrete pillars at 130 Brooklyn Ave.
World’s Largest Mosaic Candle of the Virgin Mary – Located at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
Seguin
World’s Largest Pecan – Giant pecan statue at 101 E Court St.
The Colony
Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum – Decorated toilet seats as art, inside Truck Yard The Colony.
Factory Tours & Behind-the-Scenes
Brenham
Blue Bell Creamery Tour – See how the famous ice cream is made.
Fort Worth
Best Maid Pickle Emporium – Watch pickle production in action.
Bureau of Engraving & Printing – Watch money being made from an enclosed walkway above the production floor.
San Antonio
San Antonio Shoe Factory – Factory tours available.
San Marcos
Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour – Behind-the-scenes look at massive warehouse operations.
Plan Your Texas Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Texas to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Oklahoma roadside attractions guide for more Lone Star weird, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.