Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Rhode Island

While in Rhode Island, you might enjoy a visit to:

In 1826, this touring pachyderm was shot down by mysterious gunmen on a bridge while the circus was in town. Today, there's a commemorative plaque on the bridge.

The pioneering 19th century English nurse is always depicted in her nurse cap. In any other state, this minor artifact would be buried in the tourist attraction pile. Not in Rhode Island!

Juliett 484, at the Russian Sub Museum, had nuclear cruise missiles and was the star of the otherwise forgotten "K-19: The Widowmaker."

A bit worn, one of five known survivors out of an original 37 artist-modified fiberglass statues of the iconic toy made by RI's Hasbro. Mr PH is the "official family-travel ambassador" of Rhode Island.

"Nibbles Woodaway," a giant blue termite, promotes the extermination acumen of New England Pest Control.

A carnivorous tree digested the decomposing carcass of the founder of Rhode Island -- and its hungry root is on display!

This large, grimacing, half-human bee in a sailor's cap is ready to sting America's foes.

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