Weird Places to visit in America and Canada
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The World’s Largest Ball of Twine: A Unique and Offbeat Attraction in Cawker City, Kansas
Located in the small town of Cawker City, Kansas, the World’s Largest Ball of Twine is a unique and offbeat tourist attraction that draws visitors from all over the country. The ball of twine, which is reputed to be the largest in the world, was started in 1953 by a local resident named Frank Stoeber, […]
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Aunt Claudia’s Dolls: A Treasure Trove of Unique Toys in the Heart of Juneau
After World War II, Claudia Kelsey, a passionate toy collector, moved to Juneau, Alaska with her friend Bea to pursue her career as an artist. She brought with her a vast collection of dolls, figures, and miniatures that were dear to her heart, and upon her passing, this collection became the beloved gallery known as […]
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The Christ of the Ozarks: A Monumental and Controversial Statue in Eureka Springs
The Christ of the Ozarks statue, which resembles the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, is a large statue of Jesus Christ located on top of Magnetic Mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 by far-right minister Gerald L.K. Smith as the first attraction for The Great Passion Play religious theme park. […]
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Dinosaur Gardens: A Unique blend of Science and Religion
If you and your family are looking for a fun day out with a dinosaur theme, Dinosaur Gardens is the ideal destination. The park offers a walk-through of a garden filled with life-size, realistic dinosaur statues, surrounded by natural flora and fauna such as wildflowers, ferns, and trees that aim to recreate the habitats the […]
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Beyond Shopping: The Mall of America
The Mall of America is more than just a shopping destination, it is an experience in itself. Spanning 4.3 miles with over 500 stores, it attracts 40 million visitors annually, making it a destination for tourists as well as shoppers. The mall also features a diverse ecosystem with 30,000 live plants and 400 living trees, […]
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The Haunted History of The Stanley Hotel: Inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining”
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has a storied history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has welcomed a variety of celebrities since its opening in 1909. However, it is most famous for being the hotel where author Stephen King stayed when he wrote “The Shining,” a classic horror novel […]
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Exploring the strange architecture of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California is a 160-room mansion that was built by the widow of the inventor of the Winchester rifle, Sarah Winchester. The house is known for its strange and mysterious architectural features, which have made it a popular tourist destination for those interested in the unexplained and paranormal. In […]
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Coral Castle: Visit a Stone Wonder in Homestead, Florida
Like so many things in the strange and fantastical state of Florida, it is difficult to separate fact from fiction when discussing the origins of Coral Castle. Coral Castle is a stone sculpture garden constructed by a heartbroken Latvian immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin. Legend states that in 1919, Edward Leedskalnin was abandoned by his fiancé […]
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Eccentric Art Installation: The Fascinating Story of Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch is an eccentric public art installation that was built in 1974 by the wealthy Stanley Marsh 3, who did not like the Roman numeral III and considered it pretentious. In collaboration with the San Francisco art collective, The Ant Farm, Marsh financed the placement of ten Cadillacs, each covered in graffiti, that are […]
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