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Which retro Austin miniature golf course, operating since 1948, features a giant green T-Rex?

Keep Austin weird

Chapter 1

The bat bridge phenomenon

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Chapter 2

The birth of Keep Austin Weird

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Chapter 3

The blue dot in a red state

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Chapter 4

Music, festivals, and quirky landmarks

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Bat Bridge Beats

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Deep below the Austin bridge, A million bats emerge at dusk, A grand urban colony, a happy accident.

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The Cathedral of Junk

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Fun Fact

Junk giant: The Cathedral of Junk's creator, Vince Hannemann, does not consider himself an artist, just a guy who likes building things.

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The rise of South by Southwest

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Glossary
landmark (noun)
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance. Vince Hannemann built Austin's Cathedral of Junk in 1988 using over sixty tons of discarded items.

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Quiz

Which retro Austin miniature golf course, operating since 1948, features a giant green T-Rex?

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Gossip

What is the ultimate way to experience a city's local culture?

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Which massive global festival, featuring tech, film, and music, began in Austin in 1987?

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Approximately how many people attend the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin each year?

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Quiz

Why did Austin locals rally to save Peter Pan Mini Golf in recent years?

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What is the name of the longest-running music television show in US history, recorded live in Austin?

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In what year did Austin officially adopt the slogan 'Live Music Capital of the World'?

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What material makes up the 60-ton backyard sculpture known as Austin's 'Cathedral of Junk'?

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Who is the creator of the famous Cathedral of Junk in south Austin?

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