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10 Really Bizarre Things to See & Do in Texas

Posted by David E. Franck

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I recently had the chance to explore some of the more unusual sites in Texas. Being such a big state there are plenty to choose from, but they’re spread apart so you need to plan ahead. If you’re looking for something different from the normal tourist attractions, check out some of these really bizarre things to see and do in Texas.

1. Cadillac Ranch

Sitting out in the middle of a field are ten half-buried cars sticking up out of the ground. The Cadillacs are covered in constantly changing graffiti, which although not exactly encouraged, is not frowned upon either. So feel free to stop on by and leave your own contribution to this wild art installation.

bizarre-things-in-texas-travel2. Eiffel Tower

Paris, Texas may lack the nightlife of that other Paris in France, but this one has it’s own Eiffel Tower topped with a giant cowboy hat, Texas-style. Better yet, no passport is necessary and you don’t even have to speak French!

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10 Big Things in Texas & How They Got There

Posted by David E. Franck

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Texas is a huge state and prides itself on being biggest at everything. Courtesy of Toyota, I had the chance to drive around and see some of these big things in Texas and find out why they are there. Not all are the “world’s largest,” but I guarantee you’re in for some really BIG surprises.

1. World’s Largest Cowboy Boots

Originally these giant boots were built to fill an empty lot in Washington, D.C. At 40 feet tall and 30 feet long they were promoted as the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots. That is debatable, as the cowboy boots in Seattle are probably bigger. A year later they were moved to their Texas home at a mall in San Antonio, where oddly enough, as far as I could tell there isn’t a shoe store in sight.

10-big-things-in-texas2. Texas’ Biggest Texan

Speaking of cowboy boots, who better to fill them than Tex Randall, the Biggest Texan. Especially now that the Big Texan at the State Fairgrounds is toast. Tex has been in Canyon since 1959, originally to promote a Western curio shop, now long gone. Luckily the new owner of the lot didn’t want to pay the hefty fee to have him torn down, leaving this giant dude to age gracefully where he still stands.

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