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06/10/2022

Famed roadside attraction Petersen Rock Garden up for sale

05/31/2022

Coast to coast, the USA is filled with chart-topping sights, whether it's a vast lake, soaring peak or gargantuan roadside statue. From weird and wonderful photo stops to jaw-dropping natural wonders, we've chosen the best record-breaking attraction in your state.

05/31/2022

The South Dakota landmark has been welcoming travelers since 1931.

05/21/2022

ROCKPORT, Texas, United States--The Big Blue Crab, a.k.a. the World’s Largest Blue Crab, is located on Laurel Street and along Little Bay and near Rockport beach; made of stainless steel, is about 6,000 pounds and measuring at 27 feet by 25 feet wide, it sets the world record for being the World's...

05/18/2022

If you are looking for an excuse to get out of town for the weekend this summer, maybe give some of these uniquely Minnesota roadside attractions a view?

05/18/2022

Refuge River Ranch offers guided tours for guests.

05/16/2022

John’s Beachcombing Museum is a tourist attraction located at 143 Andersonville Ave, Forks, WA 9833. Since 1976, John has been finding things that were discarded at the beach and recycling th…

05/06/2022

From weird to wonderful sights to lure passing motorists...Here are the best roadside attractions in Florida for your next trip.

04/16/2022

Federal prosecutors say Weiming Chen’s ‘CCP Virus’ was destroyed by men working for China.

04/16/2022

You were lucky if you had the chance to see Stanley Hammell’s Forest of Glass Insulators while it was still a public attraction. Stanley Hammell, who passed away in 2012, mounted his enormous…

04/15/2022

Come to New Mexico for the national parks and Native American culture and stay for the hot-air balloons and hot springs.

02/08/2022

I had no idea this was such a huge deal to people in Lansing, but is no doubt hilarious. Apparently the giraffe is intended to forever remain on top of the gas station.

01/03/2022

Alligators are always fun

MOSCA, Colo. (AP) — As Jay Young rolls his pants up and wades into the murky pond, Elvis emits a guttural hissing. It sounds like a pressurized water hose cleaning

12/10/2021

Woo hoo - next time you are there …

Western Massachusetts is fascinating, says author Robert E. Weir. His new book, "Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts" details the curious and unique roadside curiosities found in the Bay

10/30/2021

Streets that cut through most American suburbs and towns are ideal habitats for vultures to roost for the night, a new study suggests.

10/30/2021

CROWN POINT | For passersby of the enigmatic, perennial mannequin at Crown Point Acres Farm on Lake Road in Crown Point fashions change with the season...

10/30/2021

Before you even step foot inside to see exactly how the famed wooden bats are made, you’ll be greeted by the world’s largest baseball bat, which is made of steel and stands 120 feet against the building. The mountain stands 50 feet tall and 150 feet across and is made of clay and painted with bi...

10/27/2021

A popular roadside attraction along the North Carolina and South Carolina border is under construction as they remodel.

10/24/2021

Arizona Republic food critic Andi Berlin opens her notebook to share bites from Mora Italian in Phoenix, Topo in Gilbert and 99 Ranch in Chandler.

10/23/2021

The Lost Mines of Atlantis in Sebring is a roadside attraction fun for the whole family

10/23/2021

Some beaches hold just as much beauty when the summer season is over as when it starts, and these beaches are some pretty good examples.

10/23/2021

Daytrippers choose from eight cities as a starting point and pick a theme, then the trip is a mystery until a series of envelopes are opened, each containing a stop for the day

10/23/2021

To say these festivals are strange would be an understatement but if 'unusual' is your thing, then here's where you should be.

10/22/2021

Explore the darker side of humanity with exhibits on cults, cannibalism, true crime, and medical history—not for the faint of heart.

10/22/2021

From shrunken heads to Charles Manson's sweatpants, the Graveface Museum in Savannah, Georgia, is a must-see for true crime and cult fans.

10/22/2021

Even if you've never been there, you might be familiar with the iconic yellow Mystery Spot bumper stickers that serve as both souvenir and advertisement for the 81-year-old roadside attraction.

10/22/2021

The Lost Mines of Atlantis in Sebring is a roadside attraction fun for the whole family.

10/21/2021

A group called Save Casa Bonita has filed an objection to the proposed sale, offering to pay $3.5 million for the Mexican restaurant/tourist

10/21/2021

The Desert Moon Motel in Las Vegas is home to people evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/21/2021

Florida's smallest roadside attraction was Midget City on US 17-92 between Sanford and Orlando. This originally appeared at the 1933-34 World's Fair in Chicago, then moved to Milan, Ohio before ending up in Florida. It operated from 1946-1955. Owner Lloyd Cronk charged 25 cents admission.