Here's The Weirdest Tourist Attraction In Every State In America

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1. Alabama (Scottsboro): Unclaimed Baggage Center

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A store where all unclaimed luggage goes to die...or get thrifted by passing tourists.

2. Alaska (Anchorage): World's Largest Chocolate Waterfall

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Is this Alaska or Willy Wonka's factory? This choc waterfall is apparently the world's largest, and it uses over 3,000 pounds of chocolate!

3. Arizona (Mesa): Organ Stop Pizza

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Amongst communal-style tables and greasy pizza sits the largest theater pipe organ ever built (or so they claim). Oh, and it's fully functional, as their nightly musical shows prove.

4. Arkansas (Little Rock): Billy Bass Adoption Center

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You know those super annoying singing fish everyone hung on their walls decades ago? Well, the Flying Fish restaurant will gladly "adopt" yours (in exchange for a free basket of catfish) once you officially can't listen to it one more time.

5. California (San Francisco): Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

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There's nothing quite like getting lost in a psychedelic mirror maze on Pier 39 to really hone in on the fact that you're in San Francisco.

6. Colorado (Fort Collins): Swetsville Zoo

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You won't find any giraffes, lions, or flamingos at this unique "zoo" — instead you can check out a varied assortment of handmade creatures made from things like old cars.

7. Connecticut (Orange): PEZ Visitor Center

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Your favorite childhood toy/candy comes to life in this memorabilia museum, which is even home to the world's largest PEZ dispenser!

8. Delaware (Fenwick Island): DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum

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This gallery is dedicated to recovered and found artifacts from shipwrecks, but its weirdest item has to be the Feejee mermaid that totally gives me the creeps.

9. Florida (Safety Harbor): Whimzeyland

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Yes, this really is someone's house, and yes, you can really visit it! Owned by two artists, this quirky abode has something interesting to see in every corner (including hundreds of hand-painted bowling balls).

10. Georgia (Lookout Mountain): Rock City

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The 4,100-foot trail that winds through Rock City offers magical caves (like the rainbow one above), fairy gardens, and a breathtaking view that spans over seven different states.

11. Hawaii (Wahiawa): World's Largest Maze

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If the world's largest maze isn't an interesting enough sell, how about the world's largest maze that is also shaped like a pineapple? Don't forget to grab a Dole whip after conquering it.

12. Idaho (Cottonwood): Dog Bark Park Inn

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The world's tallest beagle isn't just a roadside attraction, it's also an adorable bed and breakfast.

13. Illinois (Casey): Big Things Small Town

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Casey may be a small town, but it's home to 12 big world records, including the world's largest rocking chair, pitchfork, mailbox, and wind chime.

14. Indiana (Alexandria): World's Largest Ball of Paint

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What started as a baseball dipped into paint has become, well, this. Visitors can even take a stab at painting a new layer.

15. Iowa (Madrid): High Trestle Trail Bridge

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This bridge-turned-art-installation that runs through five different cities is well worth the walk (or bike, or jog) across, especially at night when the lights are turned on and the bridge glows around you.

16. Kansas (Lucas): Bowl Plaza

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This might be the most beautiful public bathroom you ever pee in. Besides its interior full of unique mosaic art, the outside is shaped like a giant toilet!

17. Kentucky (Cave City): Dinosaur World

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It's not quite as high tech as Jurassic Park, but maybe that's for the best.

18. Louisiana (New Orleans): Mardi Gras World

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Even if you're not in NOLA during February, you can still celebrate Mardi Gras by touring the very factory where they make the floats for the big parade.

19. Maine (Columbia Falls): Wild Blueberry Land

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This park dedicated to the state's official fruit is just as strange — and tasty — as it sounds.

20. Maryland (Silver Spring): Wheaton Station Escalator

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An elevator doesn't sound too exciting, but the longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere? Now that's a three minute ride worth making a pit stop for.

21. Massachusetts (Salem): Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery

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At Count Orlok's, it's Halloween every day. Filled with movie monster replicas and plenty of ~spooky~ artifacts, you'll feel like you walked into another dimension.

22. Michigan (Frankenmuth): Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

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If Christmas is more your thing, Bronner's is your place for celebrating the holidays (almost) all year long. Spanning one and a half football fields, you can find every kind of ornament here.

23. Minnesota (Austin): Spam Museum

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Spam: you either love it or hate it. Either way, this fun and colorful museum dedicated to the notoriously mysterious meat in a can is a must-see on any road trip.

24. Mississippi (Iuka): The Apron Museum

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A unique collection of 3,500 aprons, ranging from old-school to totally modern. Make sure to call ahead to make sure this small-town museum will be open!

25. Missouri (Independence): Leila's Hair Museum

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Who would have thought the Victorian-era trend of making art out of hair would be so...beautiful? Creepy, but beautiful.

26. Montana (Havre): Havre Beneath the Streets

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After the town of Havre's business district burned down in 1904, shops and businesses were rebuilt underground — and you can still walk the "streets" to this day.

27. Nebraska (Alliance): Carhenge

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Carhenge: Stonehenge, but made with cars. Iconic, right?

28. Nevada (Tonopah): Clown Motel

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Whether you're really into clowns (why...?) or terrified of them but enjoy the thrill of staying at a creepy hotel, this place is for you.

29. New Hampshire (Manchester): Cat Alley

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This walkway of public art is right up any feline lover's ~alley~.

30. New Jersey (Hamilton Township): Grounds for Sculpture

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This unique indoor/outdoor museum lets you, quite literally, step into your favorite paintings with life-sized versions of famous art.

31. New Mexico (Albuquerque): Musical Highway

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Strategically placed rumble strips play "America the Beautiful" as you drive down this section of Route 66 — but only if you stick to the speed limit of 45 mph.

32. New York (Romulus): Pumpkin Chuckin' at Varick Winery & Inn

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What pairs perfectly with a glass of wine? Chuckin' pumpkins, of course. During fall, this winery lets you catapult veggies at targets for a little bit of wine-infused fun.

33. North Carolina (Collettsville): House of Mugs

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What started as a couple's quirky decor choice grew into a 25,000-strong mug collection. They welcome visitors and even encourage you to add your own mug...if you can find space for it.

34. North Dakota (Jamestown): World's Largest Buffalo Monument

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Basically the size of 60 regular buffalo, this monster of a roadside attraction is quite literally unmissable.

35. Ohio (Cincinnati): American Sign Museum

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This unique museum has a fake "main street" which displays a huge collection of used signs, some even dating back to the 1800s.

36. Oklahoma (Arcadia): Pops

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This modern take on old-school roadside attractions flags you down with its 66-foot tall LED sculpture, but makes you stay with the huge assortment of soda flavors at its "soda ranch."

37. Oregon (Bend): The Last Blockbuster

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Somehow, even in the time of "Netflix and chill," the world's last Blockbuster is still going strong in Oregon.

38. Pennsylvania (Bucks County): Ringing Rocks Park

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The stones at this park emit a mysterious musical sound when hit with a hammer, so grab your toolbox and get ready to throw your own ~rock~ concert.

39. Rhode Island (Charlestown): The Fantastic Umbrella Factory

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Despite its name, you won't find an umbrella factory here — instead you can shop local goods, wander through the nursery, or visit animals in the petting zoo. Don't forget to say hi to the emus!

40. South Carolina (Bowman): UFO Welcome Center

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Forget Roswell — aliens need look no further than the small town of Bowman for their next stop. Although this UFO was built in a private backyard, the owner welcomes tourists to take pictures and even tour inside.

41. South Dakota (Spearfish): Termesphere Gallery

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This artist paints beautiful scenes on spheres rather than canvases, creating a unique gallery of 360-degree works of art for you to peruse.

42. Tennessee (Gatlinburg): Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

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Grab the salt to your pepper and visit the world's only museum of its kind (besides its sister museum in Spain, that is).

43. Texas (Cedar Creek): Pecan Pie Vending Machine

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This 24-hour vending machine will kick your homemade pecan pie cravings with just the press of a button (and $24.99).

44. Utah (Monroe): Mystic Hot Springs

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Bathtubs embedded into a natural rock face may seem out of place, but once you're soaking in the hot spring water under the stars, you won't even care.

45. Vermont (Waterbury): Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard

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A place for ice cream fans to mourn discontinued flavors of yore (and learn about new ones at the factory next door).

46. Virginia (Lexington): Coffee Pot House

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This giant coffee pot (and cup) used to be a restaurant, followed by an art gallery, but it now appears to sit empty. You can still stop for pictures though!

47. Washington (Seattle): The Gum Wall

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In the words of one visitor: "gross, but unique." Sounds about right for a colorful wall of chewed-up gum.

48. West Virginia (Ansted): The Mystery Hole

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This magical roadside stop featuring mysterious illusions and magic tricks was built in 1973, and it hasn't changed much. It's kooky carnival flair extends into the gift shop, too.

49. Wisconsin (Middleton): National Mustard Museum

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The best part of this condiment museum is the gift shop (of course), where you can try and buy hundreds of different types of mustard. Ketchup lovers, better luck next time.

50. Wyoming (Encampment): Two-Story Outhouse

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This replica is located in the Grand Encampment Museum (GEM). The second story was practical in the olden days when the bottom toilet would get covered in snow, but it's just plain weird in modern times. Still worth a photo, though.

Does your state have another bizarre tourist attraction? Let us know in the comments below!

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