The Atlas Obscura Guide To Katy

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Katy, Texas

Updated June 28, 2024

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Katy, Texas

World’s Longest Car Wash

255 feet of suds, scrubbers, and blow dryers.

Flaky roti canai comes with a rich curry sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Katy, Texas

Phat Eatery

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

Katy, Texas

Forbidden Gardens

Scale replica of China's ancient terracotta tomb warriors and Forbidden City are the side project of an eccentric millionaire.

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The abandoned palace in 2008. The two smaller orbs have since been removed.

Houston, Texas

Palace of the Golden Orbs

An unrealized Taoist palace left abandoned in a Houston suburb.

13 miles from Katy

Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and Museum

Its collection is a sweet reminder of the shuttered factory.

16 miles from Katy

The “Kitchen Special” Viet-Cajun-style crawfish come with citrus slices.

Houston, Texas

Cajun Kitchen

Viet-Cajun is a true hybrid cuisine that evolved in Houston and at this Asiatown mainstay, there’s more to it than just crawfish.

16 miles from Katy

Hong Kong–style lemon iced tea is a popular way to beat the city’s notorious heat and humidity.

Houston, Texas

House of Bowls

Cantonese comfort food is on the menu at this Asiatown mainstay.

17 miles from Katy

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Katy

Katy, Texas

Phat Eatery

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Katy

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Katy, Texas

Updated June 28, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Katy

Katy, Texas

World’s Longest Car Wash

Katy, Texas

Phat Eatery

Katy, Texas

Forbidden Gardens

Houston, Texas

Palace of the Golden Orbs

Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and Museum

Houston, Texas

Cajun Kitchen

Houston, Texas

House of Bowls

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Katy

Katy, Texas

Phat Eatery

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Explore Katy, Texas

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