It’s no secret that Austin wears its weirdness like a badge of honor. There’s perhaps no greater bastion of oddity than the Cathedral of Junk, which is, quite frankly, exactly what it sounds like. The owner of a private residence in south Austin has taken bric-a-brac and random trinkets and fashioned them, quite literally, into a cathedral in his backyard. It’s open to the public during daylight hours; admission is free, although donations are accepted. In recent years, an architect was brought in to assure the structural soundness of the ‘cathedral,’ which includes a few creative sets of stairs and tunnels; it was given the all-clear, and kids and adults alike are free to roam through the history-filled labyrinth of junk safely. Be sure to bring a camera; this treasure trove of found and donated items is a photographer’s dream come true.
4422 Lareina Dr. (south Austin, between South First & South Lamar)
Open to the public 7 days a week; free or donated admission
See the cathedral’s Facebook page for more details
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