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Giant metal lizard and dinosaurs stand at a fuel stop. Rest area, great restrooms and Shell brand fuel on Interstate 8.
[Stephan Parsons, 02/26/2017]Metal Dinosaurs and Gila Monster:- Directions:
- I-8 exit 119 north.
- Hours:
- July 2020: Reported gone
- Status:
- Gone
Hard to get a pic that justifies the weirdness of it. Cool to see!
[CS, 05/08/2016]Two Fighter Jets in the Desert:- Address:
- S. Gila Bend Airport Rd, Gila Bend, AZ
- Directions:
- On the east side of Hwy 85, a couple of miles northeast of downtown Gila Bend.
I didn't see the cactus, just the dinosaur and snake. Both have been painted an undesirable shade of brown...looks like to cover graffiti?
[CS, 05/08/2016]Gas Station Dinosaurs:- Address:
- 942 E. Pima St., Gila Bend, AZ
- Directions:
- From Interstate 8, take the Butterfield Trail off-ramp. Go north about 2.5 miles. Highway 85 at Highway 10 intersection.
- Hours:
- Daylight hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
The exterior is eye-catching, and the interior of the bubble dome above the motel check-in counter -- including a mural of the moon landing -- is worth a quick peek.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 401 E. Pima St., Gila Bend, AZ
- Directions:
- I-8 exit 119. North on Butterfield, which veers left onto Pima. Left side, about a mile.
- Phone:
- 928-683-2273
Odd and fun stop-off in the middle of nowhere to grab a not-bad-burger or stay overnight, as there is a hotel attached.
[Mike Larson, 07/12/2015]
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