San Antonio, Texas
Cool Crest Miniature Golf
The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.
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San Antonio, Texas
Alamo Cat Graves
Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.
Fort Worth, Texas
Cowgirl Hall of Fame
A Texas museum filled with Broncos and Betties.
Austin, Texas
Barton Springs
Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.
San Antonio, Texas
Hot Wells Hotel and Spa
Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.
Austin, Texas
Toy Joy
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Houston, Texas
National Museum of Funeral History
Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.
Austin, Texas
Cathedral of Junk
This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.
Los Angeles, California
Two Bit Circus Micro-Amusement Park
A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California
The Tonga Hut
Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California
Holyland Exhibition
Small museum packed with artifacts recovered by the man rumored to be the real-life inspiration for Indiana Jones.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
Newberry Springs, California
Rock-A-Hoola Waterpark
The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.
San Francisco, California
Faery Door
San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.
Los Angeles, California
Soap Plant / Wacko
An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.
Palm Springs, California
Robo Lights
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Los Angeles, California
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.
Los Angeles, California
Idle Hour
The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.
Los Angeles, California
The Masque
The remains of the first punk club in L.A.
Los Angeles, California
The Mar Vista Time Travel Mart
Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.
San Francisco, California
The Pirate Supply Store at 826 Valencia
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
San Luis Obispo, California
Madonna Inn
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Mystery Spot
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Los Angeles, California
The Magic Castle
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
