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A cave that you can't go inside is actually a collection of oddities, including giant zombie hands and a gun once owned by Billy the Kid. Closed in 2023; turned into a weed dispensary.
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- Directions:
- Six miles east of Ruidoso Downs, on the north side of US-70, at milepost 269.
- Hours:
- Closed in 2023; turned into a weed dispensary.
- Status:
- Closed
- Sandwich, New Hampshire - Great Wall of Sandwich
100 workers labored two years in the 1870s to build a mile-long, shoulder-high rock wall for rich eccentric Isaac Adams, who wanted to annoy the town that had spurned him when he was young and poor.
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- Address:
- Little Pond Road, Sandwich, NH
- Directions:
- From Ashland drive northeast on US Hwy 3 for about four miles. Turn left onto Hwy 113. Drive about 12 miles. Drive straight onto Hwy 109 for about another two miles, then turn left onto Little Pond Rd. The Wall begins about a quarter-mile down the road, on the left.
- Seattle, Washington - Spite House
For having been built in the front yard, the Spite House is pretty impressive. Of course, it has probably had some renovations over the years.
[Janelle, 03/14/2022]Spite House:- Address:
- 2022 24th Ave. E., Seattle, WA
- Directions:
- I-5 exit 168 onto Hwy 520 east. Take the first exit onto Montlake Blvd. Drive south on Montlake, which turns into 24th Ave. About seven blocks south, on the southeast corner of 24th Ave. E. and E. Boston St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Puppets perform opera scenes and show tunes in their own custom theater. Unique rod puppets are like little cyborgs. Backstage tour after each show. Only puppet opera in the U.S.
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Rolling Meadows Park District Headquarters
- Address:
- 3000 Central Ave., Rolling Meadows, IL
- Directions:
- In the basement of the Rolling Meadows Park District Headquarters. From I-90 exit onto Hwy 53. Drive north one quick exit to Algonquin Rd. Drive east and take the second left onto Barker Ave., then turn right onto Central Rd. The park headquarters will be on the left, across from the tennis courts.
- Hours:
- Shows are W 4, Sa 1:30. Reservations required. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 847-818-3220
- Admission:
- Adults $14.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
While the human performers are home asleep, animated mannequins provide a "living dead" reenactment of the famous gun battle.
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- Address:
- 326 E. Allen St., Tombstone, AZ
- Directions:
- I-10 exits 303, 304, or 306, in Benson, then south on AZ-80 for 23 miles. Once in Tombstone, turn right at the green "Parking" sign onto S. 3rd St. Drive one block. The Corral entrance will be on the left.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5; gunfight times vary. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 520-457-3456
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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