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Is This Your Last Chance to 'See Rock City'?
The Southern roadside attraction is thriving, but its iconic barn-top billboards are fading away.
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Val's Rapid Service
This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.
West Hartford, Connecticut
'Conny The Whale'
Journey inside the bowels of this sperm whale sculpture.
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Welcome to Gnomesville
This Australian town has more gnomes than people.
Isabela, Puerto Rico
La Cara del Indio
La Cara del Indio honors the TaĂno chief who fought bravely against the Spanish invasion of Puerto Rico.
Lochiel, Australia
Lake Bumbunga
This salt lake in South Australia features seasonal color changes and its very own loch monster.
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Leonardo Nam's 16 Quirky Roadside Attractions
Rediscover the spirit of classic Americana
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Podcast: Civic Musical Road
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Baguio, Philippines
Lion's Head
Just off the road outside Baguio, a gigantic lion's head carved into a mountain greets those driving by.
Iowa City, Iowa
World’s Largest Wooden Nickel
This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Hanksville, Utah
Hollow Mountain
At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.
Bena, Minnesota
The Big Fish Supper Club
An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.
Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal
Mulkot Mirror Wall
This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.
Chandler, Oklahoma
Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum
Located along historic Route 66, this former gas station has been restored and converted into a museum filled with vintage motorcycles.
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Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave: The Cave Hidden Behind a Boutique
Tucked away behind a coastal boutique and at the end of a long, winding tunnel is a natural sea cave.
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9 Massively Inedible Roadside Attractions
These works of art will surely tease the palate.
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Leonardo Nam's California Drift Through Time
Buckle up and join Leonardo and his family as they set out from Los Angeles to explore the California desert.
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What's the Big Deal With Australia's 'Big Things'?
From pineapples to poisonous toads, Aussies love their enormous roadside attractions.
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