The Atlas Obscura Guide To Huntsville

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Huntsville, Texas

Updated October 21, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Huntsville

Joe Byrd Cemetery

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Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery

Inmates dig the graves at the largest prison cemetery in the U.S., the final resting place of both cowboys and Indians.

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Sam Houston Statue

The world's tallest statue of an American hero.

The hat house

Huntsville, Texas

Cowboy Hat and Boot Houses

A pair of whimsical homes in Texas shaped like oversized Western wear.

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