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When in Guthrie, Kentucky, see the pink elephant

August 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo
The pink elephant in Guthrie, Kentucky, is a local landmark, standing in front of a convenience store and gas station.

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Paris (Texas, was it?) is always a good idea

August 2, 2022 Todd DeFeo
There’s an old saying, something about Paris always being a good idea. I am not entirely certain, but I don’t think whoever said it was talking about Paris, Texas.

Roadside Oddities

Revisiting the ‘Smallest Church in America’

August 12, 2020 Todd DeFeo
A local grocer built the church in South Newport in 1949. The church, formally named Christ’s Chapel and located on a quiet patch of land along rural U.S. Highway 17, roughly an hour south of Savannah, is a popular stop for tourists.

Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees)
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Iconic Cornhenge celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo
One of Ohio’s most iconic roadside attractions is celebrating 25 years.

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Globetrotting

Rare: Frequent travelers know weirdness is everywhere — and they love it

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo
Weird, unexpected and surprising attractions make for the most delightful destinations on any vacation. So, when weirdness rears its head, embrace it.

Gateway of Dreams, Atlanta
Roadside Oddities

Five interesting statues to see in Georgia

July 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo
They can be found on street corners, in town squares, in front of major buildings and on major town greens. They are often great ways to learn a little but about the history of a particular city or state.

Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami
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What is the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo
The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is so beautifully out-of-place, any traveler to Miami would be remiss if it didn’t grace the itinerary.

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Georgia Guidestones near Elberton, Ga.

February 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo
Since first unveiled in March 1980, the Georgia Guidestones have confounded and intrigued tourists.

Roadside Oddities

Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, delighting visitors since 1943

January 14, 2014 Todd DeFeo
The 40-foot-tall “Monument of States” was built from stones from all 48 states at the time of its completion. The structure contains 1,500 rocks from all 50 states and 22 countries. A number of parties, including tourists, governors, a prime minister and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, also donated stones to the cause.

Roadside Oddities

Thomasville’s big chair pays homage to city’s past

January 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo
By the early 1920s, Thomasville was known as “The Chair Town,” thanks in large part to the Thomasville Chair Co.

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