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9 Funny & Weird Roadside Attractions in Texas

Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road,” was home to neon signs, quirky roadside attractions, and motels. In the early days of automobile travel, roadside attractions were used for decades to entice travelers to stop and stay a little while.

To this day, roadside attractions are the essence of roadtrippin’ in the US. Although Route 66 is not a major highway, you can still cruise through its iconic roadside attractions and landmarks in Texas.

The Texas Panhandle is a region of the great state of Texas known for its vast plains and cowboy culture. But did you know it’s home to some of the country's most unique and unusual roadside attractions?