{"id":42517,"date":"2024-09-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=42517"},"modified":"2024-09-18T01:30:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T08:30:02","slug":"must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Must-See Roadside Attractions for Your Next Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning your next road trip? Don&#8217;t just focus on the destination\u2014there&#8217;s a world of wonder waiting for you along the way. From quirky landmarks to breathtaking natural sights, these 20 must-see roadside attractions will add a dash of adventure to your journey. So, buckle up and get ready to discover some of the most unforgettable stops that are just too good to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Cadillac_Ranch_%E2%80%93_Amarillo_Texas\" title=\"Cadillac Ranch &#8211; Amarillo, Texas\">Cadillac Ranch &#8211; Amarillo, Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Wall_Drug-_Wall_South_Dakota\" title=\"Wall Drug- Wall, South Dakota\">Wall Drug- Wall, South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Worlds_Largest_Ball_of_Twine_-Cawker_City_Kansas\" title=\"The World&#8217;s Largest Ball of Twine -Cawker City, Kansas\">The World&#8217;s Largest Ball of Twine -Cawker City, Kansas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Mystery_Spot_%E2%80%93_Santa_Cruz_California\" title=\"The Mystery Spot &#8211; Santa Cruz, California\">The Mystery Spot &#8211; Santa Cruz, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Salvation_Mountain_%E2%80%93_Niland_California\" title=\"Salvation Mountain &#8211; Niland, California\">Salvation Mountain &#8211; Niland, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Foamhenge%E2%80%93_Centreville_Virginia\" title=\"Foamhenge&#8211; Centreville, Virginia\">Foamhenge&#8211; Centreville, Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Corn_Palace_%E2%80%93_Mitchell_South_Dakota\" title=\"The Corn Palace &#8211; Mitchell, South Dakota\">The Corn Palace &#8211; Mitchell, South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Carhenge_%E2%80%93_Alliance_Nebraska\" title=\"Carhenge &#8211; Alliance, Nebraska\">Carhenge &#8211; Alliance, Nebraska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Oregon_Vortex_%E2%80%93_Gold_Hill_Oregon\" title=\"The Oregon Vortex &#8211; Gold Hill, Oregon\">The Oregon Vortex &#8211; Gold Hill, Oregon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Lucy_the_Elephant_%E2%80%93_Margate_New_Jersey\" title=\"Lucy the Elephant &#8211; Margate, New Jersey\">Lucy the Elephant &#8211; Margate, New Jersey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Jolly_Green_Giant_%E2%80%93Blue_Earth_Minnesota\" title=\"The Jolly Green Giant &#8211;Blue Earth, Minnesota\">The Jolly Green Giant &#8211;Blue Earth, Minnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Shoe_House_%E2%80%93_York_Pennsylvania\" title=\"The Shoe House &#8211; York, Pennsylvania\">The Shoe House &#8211; York, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Neon_Boneyard_Las_Vegas_Nevada\" title=\"The Neon Boneyard Las Vegas, Nevada\">The Neon Boneyard Las Vegas, Nevada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Dinosaur_Park_%E2%80%93_Rapid_City_South_Dakota\" title=\"The Dinosaur Park &#8211; Rapid City, South Dakota\">The Dinosaur Park &#8211; Rapid City, South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Blue_Whale_of_Catoosa_%E2%80%93_Catoosa_Oklahoma\" title=\"The Blue Whale of Catoosa &#8211; Catoosa, Oklahoma\">The Blue Whale of Catoosa &#8211; Catoosa, Oklahoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Enchanted_Highway_%E2%80%93_Regent_North_Dakota\" title=\"The Enchanted Highway &#8211; Regent, North Dakota\">The Enchanted Highway &#8211; Regent, North Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Gatorlands_Giant_Gator_Mouth_Entrance_%E2%80%93_Orlando_Florida\" title=\"Gatorland\u2019s Giant Gator Mouth Entrance &#8211; Orlando, Florida\">Gatorland\u2019s Giant Gator Mouth Entrance &#8211; Orlando, Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#Paul_Bunyan_and_Babe_the_Blue_Ox%E2%80%93_Bemidji_Minnesota\" title=\"Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox&#8211; Bemidji, Minnesota\">Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox&#8211; Bemidji, Minnesota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_Wigwam_Motel%E2%80%93_Holbrook_Arizona\" title=\"The Wigwam Motel&#8211; Holbrook, Arizona\">The Wigwam Motel&#8211; Holbrook, Arizona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#The_UFO_Watchtower_%E2%80%93_Hooper_Colorado\" title=\"The UFO Watchtower &#8211; Hooper, Colorado\">The UFO Watchtower &#8211; Hooper, Colorado<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#20_Mistakes_That_Reduce_Fuel_Efficiency_in_Cars\" title=\"20 Mistakes That Reduce Fuel Efficiency in Cars\">20 Mistakes That Reduce Fuel Efficiency in Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/#20_High-Performance_European_Sedans_That_Outshine_Sports_Cars\" title=\"20 High-Performance European Sedans That Outshine Sports Cars\">20 High-Performance European Sedans That Outshine Sports Cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cadillac_Ranch_%E2%80%93_Amarillo_Texas\"><\/span><strong>Cadillac Ranch<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Amarillo, Texas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cadillac-Ranch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cadillac-Ranch.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cadillac-Ranch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cadillac-Ranch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Bill Chizek\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/amarillo-texas-usa-january-3-2023-2267991667\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/amarillo-texas-usa-january-3-2023-2267991667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cadillac Ranch is a striking art installation that features ten half-buried Cadillacs, nose-first into the ground, in a row along a Texas field. These cars are covered in layers of colorful graffiti, making them a constantly evolving canvas that invites visitors to add their own mark. It\u2019s an iconic symbol of American road culture and a must-see for any road trip enthusiast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Drug-_Wall_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>Wall Drug- Wall, South Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Wall-Drug.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Wall-Drug.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Wall-Drug-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Wall-Drug-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Dennis MacDonald\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wall-drug-store-located-south-dakota-2399439749\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wall-drug-store-located-south-dakota-2399439749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wall, South Dakota: What started as a small-town pharmacy has grown into a sprawling tourist attraction covering 76,000 square feet. Wall Drug is famous for its free ice water and 5-cent coffee, but it also features a variety of shops, a quirky dinosaur statue, a giant jackalope, and a Western-themed arcade, making it a fun and eclectic stop for travelers of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Worlds_Largest_Ball_of_Twine_-Cawker_City_Kansas\"><\/span><strong>The World&#8217;s Largest Ball of Twine -Cawker City, Kansas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Worlds-Largest-Ball-of-Twine-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Worlds-Largest-Ball-of-Twine-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Worlds-Largest-Ball-of-Twine--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Worlds-Largest-Ball-of-Twine--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Worlds-Largest-Ball-of-Twine--480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Larry Porges \/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cawker-city-ks-usa-september-28-1012458958\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cawker-city-ks-usa-september-28-1012458958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This massive ball of twine, weighing over 20,000 pounds, is a testament to small-town ingenuity and persistence. Started by Frank Stoeber in 1953, it\u2019s a quirky roadside stop that exemplifies the spirit of roadside attractions\u2014fun, unusual, and slightly eccentric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mystery_Spot_%E2%80%93_Santa_Cruz_California\"><\/span><strong>The Mystery Spot<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Santa Cruz, California<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Mystery-Spot-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Mystery-Spot-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Mystery-Spot--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Mystery-Spot--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Iv-olga \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/santa-cruz-ca-usa-november-21-1858813285\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/santa-cruz-ca-usa-november-21-1858813285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly where the laws of physics seem to go haywire. Visitors can experience bizarre optical illusions, such as objects rolling uphill, and people appearing to shrink or grow. It\u2019s a mind-bending experience that leaves many questioning realities and is a must-visit for those intrigued by the unexplained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salvation_Mountain_%E2%80%93_Niland_California\"><\/span><strong>Salvation Mountain<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Niland, California<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Salvation-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Salvation-Mountain.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Salvation-Mountain-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Salvation-Mountain-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Salvation-Mountain-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Gerald Peplow \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/niland-california-october-23-2023-salvation-2425967247\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/niland-california-october-23-2023-salvation-2425967247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Salvation Mountain is a vibrant, hand-painted hill created by Leonard Knight to spread his message of love and faith. Made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint, this colorful and artistic mountain stands out against the desert landscape and serves as a testament to one man\u2019s devotion and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foamhenge%E2%80%93_Centreville_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>Foamhenge<\/strong>&#8211; <strong>Centreville, Virginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foamhenge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foamhenge.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foamhenge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foamhenge-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foamhenge-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ben Schumin \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=File%3AFoamhenge+-04-+%289726103244%29.jpg&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Foamhenge_-04-_(9726103244).jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=File%3AFoamhenge+-04-+%289726103244%29.jpg&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Foamhenge_-04-_(9726103244).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Foamhenge is a full-scale replica of England\u2019s Stonehenge, but with a twist\u2014it\u2019s made entirely of Styrofoam. Created by artist Mark Cline, this whimsical structure captures the essence of Stonehenge while adding a playful, tongue-in-cheek element that makes it a unique and entertaining stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Corn_Palace_%E2%80%93_Mitchell_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>The Corn Palace<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Mitchell, South Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Corn-Palace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Corn-Palace.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Corn-Palace-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Corn-Palace-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Dennis MacDonald \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/famous-mitchell-corn-palace-south-dakota-2398763633\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/famous-mitchell-corn-palace-south-dakota-2398763633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Corn Palace is an elaborate building adorned with murals and designs made entirely from corn and other grains. Each year, the theme and artwork change, showcasing the creativity and agricultural pride of the region. It\u2019s a cultural landmark that celebrates South Dakota\u2019s farming heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carhenge_%E2%80%93_Alliance_Nebraska\"><\/span><strong>Carhenge<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Alliance, Nebraska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carhenge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carhenge.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carhenge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carhenge-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: CiEll \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/alliance-nebraska-20190715-carhenge-on-summer-1486038254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/alliance-nebraska-20190715-carhenge-on-summer-1486038254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carhenge is an American twist on the ancient Stonehenge, built from vintage cars painted gray to mimic the original stones. This quirky structure, set against the backdrop of Nebraska\u2019s plains, is a tribute to both automotive history and human creativity, making it a memorable roadside attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oregon_Vortex_%E2%80%93_Gold_Hill_Oregon\"><\/span><strong>The Oregon Vortex<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Gold Hill, Oregon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Oregon-Vortex-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Oregon-Vortex-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Oregon-Vortex--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Oregon-Vortex--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Oregon-Vortex--480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: James Wellington \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=The+Oregon+Vortex&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Entering_the_Oregon_Vortex_(6275492718).jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=The+Oregon+Vortex&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Entering_the_Oregon_Vortex_(6275492718).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Oregon Vortex is a mysterious area where strange phenomena occur, such as balls rolling uphill and people appearing to grow or shrink as they walk. The site has intrigued visitors for decades, offering a mix of science, legend, and optical illusion that creates an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucy_the_Elephant_%E2%80%93_Margate_New_Jersey\"><\/span><strong>Lucy the Elephant<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Margate, New Jersey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lucy-the-Elephant.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lucy-the-Elephant.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lucy-the-Elephant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lucy-the-Elephant-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Danita Delimont\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/margate-new-jersey-usa-lucy-elephant-2015648249\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/margate-new-jersey-usa-lucy-elephant-2015648249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Standing six stories tall, Lucy the Elephant is a giant, elephant-shaped building that has served as a hotel, office, and now a museum. Built in 1881, Lucy is a beloved symbol of the Jersey Shore and offers panoramic views from her howdah (a type of carriage). She\u2019s a unique blend of history, architecture, and whimsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Jolly_Green_Giant_%E2%80%93Blue_Earth_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>The Jolly Green Giant<\/strong> &#8211;<strong>Blue Earth, Minnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Jolly-Green-Giant-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Jolly-Green-Giant-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Jolly-Green-Giant-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Jolly-Green-Giant-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Jolly-Green-Giant.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Michel Curi \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Jolly+Green+Giant+Blue+Earth%2C+Minnesota&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Green_Giant_Statue_Park_-_Green_Giant_Museum.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Jolly+Green+Giant+Blue+Earth%2C+Minnesota&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Green_Giant_Statue_Park_-_Green_Giant_Museum.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This towering 55-foot statue of the Jolly Green Giant is a tribute to the famous vegetable brand. Visitors can pose for photos with the friendly giant, making it a fun and nostalgic stop that pays homage to an iconic piece of advertising history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shoe_House_%E2%80%93_York_Pennsylvania\"><\/span><strong>The Shoe House<\/strong> &#8211; York, Pennsylvania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Shoe-House-York-Pennsylvania.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Shoe-House-York-Pennsylvania.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Shoe-House-York-Pennsylvania-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Shoe-House-York-Pennsylvania-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sandra Foyt\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/york-pa-usa-august-24-2013-1214277544\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/york-pa-usa-august-24-2013-1214277544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This giant shoe-shaped house was built in 1948 by shoe salesman Mahlon Haines as a promotional gimmick. The whimsical structure, complete with windows, doors, and multiple stories, offers tours that provide a glimpse into its quirky history and unique design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Neon_Boneyard_Las_Vegas_Nevada\"><\/span><strong>The Neon Boneyard<\/strong> <strong>Las Vegas, Nevada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Neon-Boneyard-Las-Vegas-Nevada.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Neon-Boneyard-Las-Vegas-Nevada.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Neon-Boneyard-Las-Vegas-Nevada-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Neon-Boneyard-Las-Vegas-Nevada-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Neon-Boneyard-Las-Vegas-Nevada-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: artemu kopylovk\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-vegasunited-states07212019-photo-neon-museum-1461334841\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-vegasunited-states07212019-photo-neon-museum-1461334841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Neon Boneyard is a museum of old Las Vegas signs, showcasing the city\u2019s rich history of neon lights and glamour. Visitors can explore the outdoor exhibit filled with iconic signs from defunct casinos and businesses, offering a glimpse into the glitzy past of the Strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dinosaur_Park_%E2%80%93_Rapid_City_South_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>The Dinosaur Park<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Rapid City, South Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Dinosaur-Park-Rapid-City-South-Dakota.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Dinosaur-Park-Rapid-City-South-Dakota.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Dinosaur-Park-Rapid-City-South-Dakota-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Dinosaur-Park-Rapid-City-South-Dakota-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Logan Bush\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/rapid-city-south-dakota-may-26-2133343109\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/rapid-city-south-dakota-may-26-2133343109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perched on a hill overlooking Rapid City, The Dinosaur Park features life-sized concrete dinosaurs that have been delighting visitors since the 1930s. The park offers not only fun photo opportunities with the prehistoric creatures but also panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blue_Whale_of_Catoosa_%E2%80%93_Catoosa_Oklahoma\"><\/span><strong>The Blue Whale of Catoosa<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Catoosa, Oklahoma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Blue-Whale-of-Catoosa-Catoosa-Oklahoma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Blue-Whale-of-Catoosa-Catoosa-Oklahoma.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Blue-Whale-of-Catoosa-Catoosa-Oklahoma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Blue-Whale-of-Catoosa-Catoosa-Oklahoma-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Magic Alberto\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/catoosa-oklahoma-usa-october-23-2023-2379456149\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/catoosa-oklahoma-usa-october-23-2023-2379456149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> This bright blue, smiling whale sits on a pond and has become an iconic Route 66 landmark. Originally built as an anniversary gift, it now serves as a whimsical and family-friendly stop where visitors can picnic, fish, and take photos with the cheerful sea creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Enchanted_Highway_%E2%80%93_Regent_North_Dakota\"><\/span><strong>The Enchanted Highway<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Regent, North Dakota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Enchanted-Highway-Regent-North-Dakota.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Enchanted-Highway-Regent-North-Dakota.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Enchanted-Highway-Regent-North-Dakota-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Enchanted-Highway-Regent-North-Dakota-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: JWCohen\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/regent-nd-usa-jun-19-2022-2182516565\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/regent-nd-usa-jun-19-2022-2182516565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Enchanted Highway is a 32-mile stretch of road adorned with gigantic metal sculptures, including a family of grasshoppers, geese in flight, and a Tin Family. These impressive sculptures, created by artist Gary Greff, make the drive a magical experience, turning the open road into an outdoor art gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gatorlands_Giant_Gator_Mouth_Entrance_%E2%80%93_Orlando_Florida\"><\/span><strong>Gatorland\u2019s Giant Gator Mouth Entrance<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Orlando, Florida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gatorlands-Giant-Gator-Mouth-Entrance-Orlando-Florida.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gatorlands-Giant-Gator-Mouth-Entrance-Orlando-Florida.jpg 908w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gatorlands-Giant-Gator-Mouth-Entrance-Orlando-Florida-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gatorlands-Giant-Gator-Mouth-Entrance-Orlando-Florida-768x609.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Bobak \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Gatorland%E2%80%99s&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Gatorland_entrance_-Florida-23Feb2006.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Gatorland%E2%80%99s&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Gatorland_entrance_-Florida-23Feb2006.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gatorland\u2019s entrance is a massive gator mouth that visitors walk through to enter the park. The toothy grin and realistic design set the tone for the gator-filled adventure that awaits inside. It\u2019s an unforgettable entryway that captures the wild and fun spirit of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paul_Bunyan_and_Babe_the_Blue_Ox%E2%80%93_Bemidji_Minnesota\"><\/span><strong>Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox<\/strong>&#8211; <strong>Bemidji, Minnesota<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paul-Bunyan-and-Babe-the-Blue-Ox-Bemidji-Minnesota.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paul-Bunyan-and-Babe-the-Blue-Ox-Bemidji-Minnesota.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paul-Bunyan-and-Babe-the-Blue-Ox-Bemidji-Minnesota-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paul-Bunyan-and-Babe-the-Blue-Ox-Bemidji-Minnesota-768x348.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Edgar Lee Espe\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bemidji-mn-3-jun-2023-statue-2386385841\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bemidji-mn-3-jun-2023-statue-2386385841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These iconic statues of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion Babe are beloved roadside attractions that celebrate Minnesota\u2019s logging history. Standing at 18 feet tall, Paul and Babe make for an impressive and nostalgic photo op for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wigwam_Motel%E2%80%93_Holbrook_Arizona\"><\/span><strong>The Wigwam Motel<\/strong>&#8211; <strong>Holbrook, Arizona<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Wigwam-Motel-Holbrook-Arizona.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Wigwam-Motel-Holbrook-Arizona.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Wigwam-Motel-Holbrook-Arizona-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Wigwam-Motel-Holbrook-Arizona-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sandra Foyt\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/holbrook-arizona-usa-march-19-2017-2474907725\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/holbrook-arizona-usa-march-19-2017-2474907725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Wigwam Motel is a classic Route 66 attraction where guests can sleep in individual teepee-shaped rooms. Built in the 1950s, this kitschy, nostalgic motel offers a unique lodging experience that harkens back to the golden age of road trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_UFO_Watchtower_%E2%80%93_Hooper_Colorado\"><\/span><strong>The UFO Watchtower<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Hooper, Colorado<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-UFO-Watchtower-Hooper-Colorado.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-UFO-Watchtower-Hooper-Colorado.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-UFO-Watchtower-Hooper-Colorado-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-UFO-Watchtower-Hooper-Colorado-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TLF Images\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hooper-colorado-july-14-2014-alien-1924290827\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hooper-colorado-july-14-2014-alien-1924290827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> This quirky attraction, located in the heart of the San Luis Valley, is a hotspot for UFO enthusiasts. The tower offers a panoramic view of the sky, making it an ideal spot for stargazing and hoping for an extraterrestrial encounter. The surrounding area is also filled with strange sculptures and a \u201cUFO garden,\u201d adding to its otherworldly charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/must-see-roadside-attractions-for-your-next-adventure\/\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 Rare Classic Motorcycles You\u2019ll Never Encounter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-137-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-137-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-137-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-137-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-137.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:VINCENT_Black_Lightning.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some rare classic motorcycles are so elusive that encountering them in person is nearly impossible. These bikes often had limited production runs, making them incredibly scarce.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/20-rare-classic-motorcycles-you-ll-never-encounter\/ss-AA1oVKlI?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=15\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/20-rare-classic-motorcycles-you-ll-never-encounter\/ss-AA1oVKlI?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Mistakes_That_Reduce_Fuel_Efficiency_in_Cars\"><\/span>20 Mistakes That Reduce Fuel Efficiency in Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-138.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-138.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-138-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-138-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-138-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ZikG \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/san-jose-ca-december-15-2019-1594104988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Several common mistakes can significantly reduce your car\u2019s fuel efficiency. Driving aggressively with rapid acceleration and hard braking consumes more fuel.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/news\/20-mistakes-that-reduce-fuel-efficiency-in-cars\/ss-AA1oVWMk?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=16\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/news\/20-mistakes-that-reduce-fuel-efficiency-in-cars\/ss-AA1oVWMk?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_High-Performance_European_Sedans_That_Outshine_Sports_Cars\"><\/span>20 High-Performance European Sedans That Outshine Sports Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-139.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-139.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-139-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-139-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Luxury Fred Sherman \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/palm-springs-california-december-29-2020-1884710545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Think sports cars are the only vehicles capable of delivering jaw-dropping speed and performance? Think again. European automakers have been crafting sedans that not only offer luxury and comfort but also pack a serious punch under the hood. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-luxury\/20-high-performance-european-sedans-that-outshine-sports-cars\/ss-BB1nGila?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=22\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-luxury\/20-high-performance-european-sedans-that-outshine-sports-cars\/ss-BB1nGila?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=a863fb8f055241edc3c5e0e625891b71&amp;ei=22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your next road trip? Don&#8217;t just focus on the destination\u2014there&#8217;s a world of wonder waiting for you along the way. 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