Because sometimes the journey is the destination.

This experimental automotive replica of Stonehenge has become a symbol of the town of Alliance, Nebraska. But residents haven’t always been fans.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/carhenge">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/carhenge</a>

Carhenge

No summer road trip (please social distance, wear a mask, and be smart) would be complete without stops at the Britney Spears Museum, the upside down White House, or the world&#39;s largest ball of twine -- and these are just some of the weird roadside attractions host Wil Fulton and Thrilist Senior Travel Editor Andy Kyrza dig up on this episode. Also featured: calls with the man who owns the world&#39;s largest ball of paint, the creator behind &#34;The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things,&#34; and the NOLA Tour Guy, who elaborates on Nic Cage&#39;s enormous and controversial pyramid tomb. 




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THRILLIST'S BEST: The Weirdest Roadside Attractions in the United States

One of the world&#39;s most well-known roadside attractions, nearly in the middle of nowhere South Dakota began as a stop for free ice water, coffee, and donuts for service personnel on the way to an Air Force Base. Today, it&#39;s a tourism icon. And the coffee price has gone up drastically — from free all the way up to a whopping $.05. 
This week, the Wall Drug store in Wall South Dakota.

Wall Drug

Back in 1922, a future legend known as The Cherry Hut opened as a roadside pie stand. To the founders, it was a way to sell homemade cherry pies baked with fresh cherries straight from the family orchard. In 1937, the Cherry Hut moved to its present-day location on US 31 in cozy Beulah, MI. Throughout its long and storied history, The Cherry Hut has been celebrated for their down-home quality pies and jams.

Legendary Cherry Hut in Beulah, MI

In this collaboration with The Story Behind podcast, we explore the story behind Roadside Attractions. We take a look at how three Roadside Attractions have impacted and been impacted by community: including the world&#39;s largest beagle, the world&#39;s (former) largest cherry pie pan, and the Unclaimed Baggage Center (a museum of lost luggage).  To learn more or sponsor the show: <a href="http://www.ouramericanapodcast">www.ouramericanapodcast</a>.com       Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark &amp; Emily ProkopMusic by Utidur, Mike Durek, and Ryan Andersen / Courtesy of Free Music ArchiveSponsors: Podbean

4.4: Roadside Attractions (Monuments)

The City Hall in Lincoln, Illinois has an unusual architectural appendage with a curious history. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/phone-booth-on-a-roof">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/phone-booth-on-a-roof</a>

Phone Booth on a Roof

Have a look into the magical Weeki Wachee Springs and see what it takes to become a real-life mermaid. Old Hollywood glamour, ultra-famous Christmas songs, and somehow, Paris Hilton are all featured in the history of this classic Old Florida gem.

Weeki Wachee Mermaids

During the coronavirus pandemic, heroes of all stripes have emerged to keep our country healthy, fed, and supplied. Doctors, nurses, retail workers, delivery drivers and all sorts of other essential workers deserve our respect and support in this difficult time. Perhaps one of the most overlooked groups of these heroes is truck drivers. Without truck drivers, we wouldn&#39;t have most of the essential things we need to live on a daily basis. Travel restrictions, closed restaurants, closed bathrooms, extended hours and all sorts of other factors have made their work all the more challenging during this time. Luckily, they can rely on Truck Stops to keep them fed, showered, and parked for the night.
This week, we&#39;re spotlighting one such truck stop. But this is no ordinary gas station. It&#39;s the Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa — The largest truck stop in the world.

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