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'Tombe de la Famille Nagelmackers'
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The Street Shrines of Victoria
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Podcast: Clown Motel
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Milford, Delaware
Tiki Murph
Live chainsaw carvings of tiki statues aim to keep a tradition with ancient roots alive in this small Delaware town.
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Frackville, Pennsylvania
Pioneer Mom and Daughter Roadside Statue
Pennsylvania’s creepiest roadside attraction is a haunting example of roadside kitsch.
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Podcast: The World’s Largest Collection of Small Versions of Large Things
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Bowie, Texas
World's Largest Bowie Knife
A town pays homage to its namesake.
Monrovia, California
The Aztec Hotel
This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.
Unger, West Virginia
Farnham Colossi
Winding country roads in eastern West Virginia lead to an extraordinary place populated by fiberglass giants.
Comfort, Texas
The Cartoon Saloon
A unique cartoon-filled roadside attraction.
Heuvelland, Belgium
Potato Vending Machine
Because sometimes you need to make a batch of frites even when the stores are all closed.
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9 Places to Pay Homage to the All-American Hot Dog
Float to a riverside stand for a frank or visit a Coney Island trailblazer's tomb.
Ripponden, England
Windy Hill
The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.
Emerald, Australia
The Big Easel
An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.
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My Pandemic-Era Quest to Solve the Mystery of Ponyhenge
To get to know a new town, start with its charming local oddities, like a herd of toy horses in a field.
Los Angeles, California
The Munch Box
A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.
Shamong, New Jersey
Mighty Joe the Gorilla
This 25-foot-tall gorilla made his way from the Wildwood boardwalk to a Pine Barrens gas station and deli.
Itinerary
13 Spectacular Restaurants and Bars Along Route 66
Smokehouses, soda shops, and Prohibition-era bars along America’s historic highway.
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Seattle, Washington
Elephant Car Wash Sign
Now housed in a museum, this giant pink elephant stood in downtown Seattle for more than 60 years.
Austin, Texas
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.
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