Redmond, Oregon: Petersen Rock Garden
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- Address:
- 7930 SW 77th St., Redmond, OR
- Directions:
- Midway between Bend and Redmond. From US 97 turn north on SW 61st St., then left on Young Ave. Cross Canal Blvd and then quickly turn right on SW 77th St. The Garden is less than a mile on the right.
- Hours:
- Daily - Park 9 am-sunset, Museum - 9 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 541-382-5574
- Admission:
- $3 suggested, honor system.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Petersen Rock GardenThe late Mr. Petersen paid homage to his new adopted country -- America -- with feverish folk constructions of stone and glass. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/09/2009]
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Petersen Rock Garden Midway between Bend and Redmond, the Petersen Rock Garden is such a fun roadside attraction. I'm pretty sure it hasn't changed since the 1950s, which is a great thing! Petersen built little landscapes, buildings and even bridges out of rocks that he and lots of other rock hounds found within 80 miles of the Garden.
I love the little room inside the museum that has the black light fluorescent rocks. You can also buy a rock from the garden, which is a great souvenir. The peacocks added a special something too. [Jody Day, 06/03/2011]
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