Philip, South Dakota
Giant Prairie Dog
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Philip, South Dakota
A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.
Wall, South Dakota
The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.
Atlanta, Georgia
Just a few miles from downtown Atlanta is a trail covered in a crazy collection of outsider art.
Park City, Kentucky
A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
Abita Springs, Louisiana
A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.
Marianna, Florida
The only Florida state park with publicly accessible caves.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
A humid oasis combines recreation with exploration in a unique underwater cavern.
Elberta, Alabama
Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A collection of haunted objects and macabre oddities under one roof.
Henderson, Nevada
Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
Louisville, Kentucky
This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
Louisville, Kentucky
Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.
Louisville, Kentucky
The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.
Cave City, Kentucky
Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.
Munfordville, Kentucky
A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Calvert City, Kentucky
A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.