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Oakland, Maryland: Rocket on a Trailer

Although it looks kind of like a real rocket, this is actually an old amusement park ride. There are stairs and a hatch on its back side. It's been here since at least 2008.

Address:
3039 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD
Directions:
On the southbound side of US Hwy 219/Garrett Hwy, just south of its intersection with US Hwy 50, on the south side of the Red House Antiques store.
Admission:
Free.
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Rocket on a Trailer

Property roped off, couldn't park or get in.

[Jeff Foushee, 10/12/2023]

Rocket.

Roadside Rocket on a Trailer

It is looking a little rough, but still interesting....

[EC, 06/13/2021]

Rocket ride.

Roadside Rocket on a Trailer

Natural-gas-powered amusement-looking ride on a trailer.

[teamReames, 10/12/2015]

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