Austin is full of odd things – where do you think the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” comes from? There’s never a “routine” day in our capital city because you never know what you might happen upon as you walk through the streets. One store rises above the rest and is sure to catch your eye on a stroll down Congress Ave: Uncommon Objects. A single glance at the cowboy riding a bunny on top of the sign is enough to draw passersby in for a look around. From antiques to random oddities, this shop is truly one-of-a-kind and unique to Texas.
From old-fashioned knick-knacks to vintage cameras and typewriters to taxidermy and everything in between, this hodge-podge store of stuff will pique the interest of everyone who enters.
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Each room has a different color scheme, so if you’re looking to decorate in a specific shade, half the work is done for you already.
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If old-timey cameras are your passion, look no further - Uncommon Objects has an entire wall of polaroids, 35mms, and more.
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Taxidermy abounds throughout the store, but the scenes are arranged so tastefully that elegant would almost be an appropriate word. I’m sure y’all all recognize this famous bunny who’s probably very late for his important date by now…
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You’ll find old fashioned technology like this typewriter (which you’ll have to “resist the urge to type” on in order to preserve its condition).
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Even their business cards look like vintage playing cards. How cute is that?
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The store might seem like a game of I spy with its random assortment of objects, but it’s an organized chaos - almost to the point of looking like a museum.
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Antiquing is all about the “hunt” for a diamond in the rough. So if you’re willing to explore the vast array of strange paraphernalia at Uncommon Objects, you just might find what you’re looking for (and plenty of things you didn’t know you needed).
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This unique store is an attraction in and of itself, so even if this kind of activity isn’t your thing, the shop’s eccentricity alone is enough to make it an obligatory destination on any trip to Austin.
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Have you ever been to Uncommon Objects? Did you find any special treasures?
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For more weird Texas, check out 15 Bizarre Roadside Attractions in Texas That Will Make You Look Twice.
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