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Nowata, Oklahoma - Bowling Ball Yard Art Still goin' strong! There are signs on road to help you find it.
[Doug Rice, 04/10/2013]- Address:
- E021 Rd, Nowata, OK
- Directions:
- NE of Nowata, Country Road 21, one mile east of Highway 169.
- Phone:
- 918-559-9017
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Emporia, Kansas - Giant Coca-Cola Can On Graphic Arts Road by Emporia High School this can be seen by all. This is an old silo that someone has painted to look like a giant Coca-Cola can.
[Charisse, 04/10/2013]The "Classic" brand labeling was hastily created after the new Coke formula marketing disaster of 1985. The labeling distinction was finally retired in 2009, so this silo may become a historic landmark of sorts.
- Address:
- Graphics Art Rd, Emporia, KS
- Directions:
- West side of town north of I-35. Graphics Art Rd and W 18th Ave., SW of Emporia High School.
Whittier, California - VW Bug, Golfer and his Date The golfer and his date are gone.
[Kreugar, 04/10/2013]Let's hope you happened to catch the display between shifts -- in the past, the business has populated it with different characters.
VW Gold Mine
- Address:
- 7016 Pickering Ave., Whittier, CA
- Directions:
- VW Gold Mine. South of Philadelphia St.
- Hours:
- April 2013: Figures missing.
Hapeville, Georgia - Original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House The full service area in the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House looks like an old fashioned diner. It definitely had that blast-from-the-past feel.
[Drumbabe, 04/09/2013]- Address:
- 461 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA
- Directions:
- West of I-75, Central Ave. and Sherman Rd.
- Hours:
- Closed Su. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 404-762-1746
- Admission:
- Free
Atlanta, Georgia - 54 Columns Welcome to Atlanta's Stonehenge. Unlike the previous post, from 5 years ago, this is a pleasant place to stop. It is surprising that the columns don't have graffiti on them and the park surrounding it is nice for a picnic. My 11 year old said it reminded her of giant Jenga.
[Drumbabe, 04/09/2013]- Address:
- Glen Iris Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA
- Directions:
- On the northeast side of the city. I-75/85 exit 248C onto Stone Mountain Fwy/Freedom Pkwy. Make a quick left at the first traffic light onto Boulevard Drive, then make a quick right at the first traffic light onto Highland Ave. The columns will be on the left, just after the intersection of Glen Iris Drive/Randolph St.
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Chris Barbee, aka "Bowling Ball Man," has been working on his single-minded yard art since 2006. Take some unwanted bowling balls on your next road trip, and donate them.