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Towering metallic sculpture of a hand making the “I love you” gesture in American Sign Language. Mounted on a pedestal with a plaque reading “I LOVE YOU,” the piece celebrates inclusivity and connection. A person in a black outfit and beanie mirrors the sign beside it, adding a human echo. Set against a backdrop of trees and a bright blue sky along a paved walkway, the scene feels heartfelt and iconic

Columbia SC Public Art Guide: Murals, Sculptures & Interactive Art Hunt

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Metal Menageries, Public Art, Right At The Light, Roadside Attractions, South Carolina Travel, Travel July 31, 2025September 7, 2025No Comments

🗿 Sculpture Hunt in the Chill — Columbia SC Public Art at Its Most Unexpected February’s forecast? Cold hands, warm hearts, and roadside art that made us pull over with zero hesitation. Our Columbia SC public art stroll served dinosaurs with emotional boundaries, clangy sculptures that hit Zachary’s sweet spot, and murals designed to make …

Wooden gazebo with white benches and red trim at the Angus Barn, flanked by lanterns and trees, offering a quiet resting spot beside the chaos of the Kicking Booth.

The Angus Barn Kicking Booth: A Southern Rite of Ridiculousness

by Nancy LynnNorth Carolina Travel, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel August 2, 2023July 26, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …