Your Ultimate Guide For the Most Authentic Austin Adventure

Remember how we mentioned Austin is known for keeping things weird? Case in point with the Cathedral of Junk! While it might be invisible from the streets, the 60-ton pile of junk is anything but unrecognizable once you cross the threshold of Vince Hannemann's backyard.

He started collecting in 1988 and hasn't stopped since. Although the neighbors aren't the biggest fans of Vince's junk collection, this Cathedral has become a household name in Austin and is one of the most interesting exhibits in the entire city. It certainly is something you have to see to believe. Expect to find lots of illuminated beer signs, clocks, and any other ornamental doodads you can imagine when touring this man-made masterpiece. Vince even accepts junky gifts to add to his collection. Just make sure to call before heading this way, as tours are by appointment only!