If you have even a passing interest in velvet paintings (and why wouldn't you?) then you HAVE to visit the Velveteria. There are 350 paintings on display, all from the personal collection of the owners, Carl and Caren. They've collected over 2,000 of these surreal works of art for the past 10 years and have chosen the best for maximum sensory onslaught. The lobby only slightly prepares you for what’s behind the curtain once you’ve paid the small fee. Organized by genre, it's difficult to decide where to start. Cowboys? Hula girls? '80s celebrities? Elvis? Naked ladies? Best to just pick a wall and slowly make your way around the room. You'll probably want to buy everything. Unfortunately, none of the paintings are for sale. But Carl and Caren can sell you a t-shirts or postcard emblazoned with your favorite image. They can probably also give you some tips on where you can go to start turning your own house into a Velveteria.

Photo:  Jessica Baxter