Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa: Visitor Guide, Review & Elwood the Concrete Gnome
Visit Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa, home of Elwood, the World’s Largest Concrete Gnome, plus tropical butterflies, playhouse gardens, and peaceful plant‑filled paths
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The Giant Kraft Noodle & Springfield’s Secret Underground Cheese Cave
We went to Springfield, Missouri for one reason: to see the giant Kraft noodle. That’s it. That was the whole plan. What we didn’t know until we were already leaving town was that underneath that noodle — and underneath a good chunk of Springfield — sits one of the strangest storage facilities in America: Springfield…
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The Angus Barn Kicking Booth: A Southern Rite of Ridiculousness
Angus Barn Kicking Booth 📍 Angus Barn Steakhouse, 9401 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27617 Right off Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh—where filet mignon meets roadside folklore—there sits a steakhouse with a surprise tucked behind the trees. The Angus Barn is legendary for its prime rib, its wine cellar, and its unapologetic Southern flair. But if you’ve…
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South of the Border Road Trip: The Ultimate Pit Stop
Big Stuff Everywhere—And We Mean Everywhere! What South of the Border road trip would be complete without a stop at South of the Border? 😂 If you’ve ever driven down I-95, you’ve seen the billboards. Lots of billboards. It’s like Pedro himself is personally guiding you to one of America’s quirkiest roadside attractions—a place where…
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The Holly Hill Gnome Tree
A Tree Full of Gnomes Along the Florida Waterfront “Why is that tree covered in gnomes?” Honestly, that’s all it took. It’s a tree. On the waterfront. Covered in gnomes. Not a few gnomes. Not a tasteful little cluster. Dozens upon dozens of gnomes — tucked into the roots, perched in the branches, hanging on…
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World’s Largest Frying Pan
This Frying Pan Doesn’t Fit on the Stove 📍 Location: 510 E Main St, Wallace, NC 28466 We were expecting just a quick photo-op with the World’s Largest Frying Pan when we pulled into Rose Hill, North Carolina—and maybe a chuckle. But wow. This skillet is legit. Hidden behind a modest fence and nestled under…
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Half-Horse Half-Tractor Sculpture – St Pauls NC
Now here’s something you don’t see every day… or ever. St. Pauls, North Carolina If you’ve ever wondered what the breaking point is for a woman living in a 35ft raised-roof school bus with seven cats and two dogs, it’s usually somewhere around St. Pauls, North Carolina. We were navigating the narrow backroads—car dolly in…
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Eiffel Tower Replica Fayetteville, NC
Unexpected Paris: Fayetteville’s Mini Eiffel Moment Fayetteville, N.C. Right in the middle of a Fayetteville shopping plaza, tucked between a medical center and the hum of everyday errands, stands a white-painted Eiffel Tower replica that absolutely no one expects—and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. Located at 1712 Owen Drive, the tower anchors the Bordeaux…
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Blues Brothers Statue – Weird Roadside Stop in Stedman, NC
Discover the Blues Brothers Statue in Stedman, NC—a quirky roadside tribute. See photos and explore more hidden gems!
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We Toured the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory in Beaufort, SC
We Took a Kazoo Factory Tour With a Busload of First Graders You can’t be in Beaufort, South Carolina, and not go to the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory. I don’t make the rules. We called ahead to ask about tour times, and they warned us that the morning tours would also have a class of first…
