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The World's Largest Purple Octopus (with white polka dots and a big smile). Well, maybe in Alabama, but probably the whole planet. This is right next door the shark that you walk through. It's located between 2nd and 3rd Ave and Hwy 59 in Gulf Shores Al on the west side of the road.
[Phrank Phester, 01/18/2012]World's Largest Purple Octopus:- Address:
- 301 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL
- Directions:
- Purple Octopus Souvenir Shop. On 2nd Ave. just west of Hwy 59.
The Unclaimed Baggage Center, where anything you've ever lost at the airport may end up at a bargain price.
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Unclaimed Baggage Center
- Address:
- 509 W. Willow St., Scottsboro, AL
- Directions:
- On the south side of Hwy 35/W. Willow St. on the west edge of town.
- Hours:
- M-F 9-6, Sa 8-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 256-259-1525
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Artist-assembled marvels from around the world, including the world's largest gallstone. Artifacts displayed inside shipping containers with cut-out windows.
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Museum of Wonder
- Address:
- 970 AL-169, Seale, AL
- Directions:
- North of town. On the north side of AL-169, just west of its intersection with US Hwy 431.
- Admission:
- $1 in the pay slot
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
A 65-acre park filled with prehistoric creatures and a 4-story tall King Kong statue.
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- Directions:
- Eight miles west of town on AR 187.
- Hours:
- Reported closed by several visitors.
- Status:
- Closed
In this Creationist creation, man and dinosaurs survived the Great Flood and lived together. For a while anyway.
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New Holy Land
- Directions:
- Museum closed and planned to move to a new location in Dallas, Texas. A lack of funds has delayed its second coming.
- Status:
- Closed
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