Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near North Carolina

While in North Carolina, you might enjoy a visit to:

White Squirrel town holds an annual festival attended by white squirrel mascot, Pisgah Polly. Also a Miss White Squirrel beauty pageant. Souvenirs year-round at the White Squirrel Gift Shoppe.
~28 miles from Tryon.

This giant watersphere is shaped and painted to look like a peach -- but some still think that it resembles a big butt.
~32 miles from Tryon.

The railroad wanted to get to Tennessee, but all they got was 1600 feet of South Carolina.
~57 miles from Tryon.

A classic tourist attraction where gravity misbehaves. There are optical illusions and puzzles for children and child-like adults to ponder.
~74 miles from Tryon.

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