Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near North Carolina

While in North Carolina, you might enjoy a visit to:

Wally's, a 1937 gas station, is now a gift shop and photo op. Next door, the Mayberry Courthouse is a recreation of Sheriff Andy's official digs. Put your feet up on the desk, just like a TV star!
~51 miles from Lexington.

See Andy's sheriff shirt and badge, the suit of Otis the town drunk, Goober's beanie (bronzed), and the slingshot Opie used to accidentally kill a bird. Local siamese twins have exhibits as well. Remodeled in 2017.
~51 miles from Lexington.

Giant mirror ball chicken, an arty sculpture of a humanoid figure with wings and flared legs like bell-bottomed pants. Stands outside an art museum.
~53 miles from Lexington.

A replica of the room where The Last Supper was held, inside a building meant to look as if it came from ancient Jerusalem, in the woods of South Carolina. Former heart of PTL Club and Heritage USA includes an outdoor statue of Jesus and persecutors.
~63 miles from Lexington.

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