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North Carolina Offbeat Attractions Map
RoadsideAmerica.com's map of North Carolina's unusual tourist attractions, museums, and landmarks.
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 Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near North CarolinaWhile in North Carolina, you might enjoy a visit to: Town landmark, once called the "Bureau of Information." 38 feet tall, with two giant socks hanging from one of its drawers. Andy Griffith is king in Mt. Airy. He gets a Museum; local siamese twins are covered as well. Fred pulled the New Bern fire hose wagon until 1925. His head is mounted in a glass case at the Fireman's Museum. Small mutant statue, identified as a Tastee Freez elf, that ended up nude and on the roof of an auto repair shop. 15 feet in diameter, weighs two tons, can cook 365 chickens at a time. Sheltered under its own special gazebo with a large sign and explanatory plaque. A bright yellow seashell that once serviced North Carolina's gas guzzlers. 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. |