Road trip to Hill Country's quirkiest hidden gems

If you're really looking to get weird, literally, head on over to the Museum of the Weird, located in Austin. We can guarantee you've never been to a museum like this before. While it won't keep you busy for more than an hour or so, the two museum rooms are jam-packed with weird artifacts and bizarre history. There's often an illusionist or performer who will do a little show at the end of the tour. The Museum of the Weird is definitely a little different and on the darker side, with famed and creepy artifacts like the Minnesota Ice Man, shrunken heads, wax dummies of famed Siamese twins Chang and Eng, and other truly odd oddities.

Hey... they don't say "Keep Austin Weird" for nothing.

As you continue South, you'll want to make a stop at Gruene Hall, especially if you like to dance. Even if you don't, line dancing is easy to get the hang of, and you don't want to miss out on the chance to two-step at an authentic honky-tonk. Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is Texas' oldest currently operating dance hall, and as such, it's full of rich Texas history. With over 6,000 square feet of excuses to dance and vintage ads from the 1930s, this joint will have you traveling back to a simpler time, when cold beer and great tunes were all you needed for a perfect night out.

Everything is bigger in Texas, and the San Antonio KOA Holiday is no exception. With 300 campsites, plenty of cabins, a massive pool (perfect for those hot Texas afternoons), and 40 acres of space, this campground has it all. From chuckwagon breakfasts to tamale dinners, they're down to show you a good Texas time, and they also feature some pretty sweet amenities. Besides the pool and dog park, you can also catch a shuttle bus right into San Antonio, or hike and bike along the Salado Creek Greenway, which backs up to the property. They'll give you every reason to fall in love with this slice of heaven!

Your road trip to Hill Country's quirkiest hidden gems wouldn't be complete without a stop at the Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio, which is quite possibly one of the strangest museums in the world... in a good way! You haven't seen passion until you've meet Barney and listen to him talk about toilets. Born into a family of plumbers, Barney's story is fun and uplifting.

We're not kidding when we say the Toilet Seat Art Museum offers a better bang for your buck than most standard museums in the country. At 95, Barney is still sharing his passion with the world every day, so be sure to stop by and extract as much wisdom as you can.

What do you get when you mix natural beauty, science, and a splash of history? Cascade Caverns, which are just a few miles south of Boerne, TX. With plenty to explore and lots of entertainment for the entire family, Cascade Caverns is a nice addition to your quirky hidden gems trip. Various tours offer different ways to experience the cave, from old-school lantern tours to epic adventure tours. You'll meet bats, salamanders, and frogs as you wander past domes, stalactites, and an underground waterfall and lake. Seriously, who knew there was a whole other world below Texas?

Located deeeep in the heart of Texas, The Sister Creek Vineyards is about a 30-minute drive from Cascade Caverns, in the small town of Sisterdale, TX. When we say small, we mean it; the town is home to 28 people.

But you don't need a bustling settlement to make great wine. The Sister Creek Vineyards has been delivering one of best wine experiences in Texas since 1988, and has plenty to offer any wine connoisseur. Sister Creek uses a wide variety of winemaking techniques, some of which are unique to Texas, and it also offers some Italian wines. Hill Country is known for being a great place to grow certain varieties of grapes, so a trip through the region isn't complete without a tasting or two!

When it comes to making sure you have access to the best of what Fredericksburg has to offer, the Fredericksburg KOA has you covered, making it a fantastic location to settle for a night or three. The well-kept campground offers access to a wide variety of shopping, art galleries, fine dining, and more. Bringing your RV? No problem. Prefer to rough it in the tent? You can do that too. Or, you can always post up in a comfy cabin. Close by the Fredericksburg KOA, you have access to several nationally-ranked wineries, and can delve into the rich history of Fredericksburg itself. Oh, and when camping, remember that weird noise outside your tent is probably just a longhorn... or two.