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Surprisingly tall, shiny, and out-of-character. Sheffield sits next to Muscle Shoals, famous for its rock 'n' roll session musicians.
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- Address:
- 444 Alabama Ave., Sheffield, AL
- Directions:
- Downtown, at Love Plaza. On N. Montgomery Ave. where it intersects Alabama Ave. and W. 5th St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Spanish Fort, Alabama - Giant Dental Tools
Just took the time to go investigate. Looks like the dental tools have been removed. No go.
[Kimberly Williams, 11/29/2023]16-Foot-Long Dental Tools:- Directions:
- On the north side of Spanish Fort Blvd/US Hwy 31, just east of its intersection with Old Spanish Trail/US Hwy 98.
- Hours:
- Dec. 2023: reported gone. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 251-375-0592
- Status:
- Gone
While searching for the Big Blue Paper Clip, we were delighted to find these giant dental instruments directly next door. There is a convenient parking lot between both. Next to a dentist's office; it certainly got us in the mood to floss.
[Craig & Katelyn Wingerson, 03/21/2015]At the Pike County Cattleman's Association there is a giant steel bull. It sits on a trailer, so it may only be out during the rodeo circuit or for events at the association. There are rodeos, county events and livestock auctions that take place at this location.
[Morgan, 09/07/2014]Steel Bull:- Address:
- 4100 U.S. Highway 231 S., Troy, AL
- Directions:
- 4 mi. east of Troy on north side of US Hwy 231 across from Rt 63.
- Admission:
- Free
This is the actual meteorite that fell to earth and hit housewife Ann Hodges on November 30, 1954. The most famous exhibit in the museum.
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Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Address:
- 427 6th Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL
- Directions:
- In the Alabama Museum of Natural History, which is in Smith Hall on the northeast corner of The Quad on the University of Alabama campus. I-359 to the University Blvd exit, drive east around 1.5 miles. Do NOT turn left onto 6th Ave.; continue one more block and turn left onto Hackberry Lane. You'll pass a parking lot on the left, then a building. Just past the building, turn left onto a little alley. You'll see the back of Smith Hall ahead. Park behind it in the spaces reserved for visitors.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 205-348-7550
- Admission:
- Adults $2.00
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Dentist Barry Booth built both the 14-foot-tall paper clip and the 16-foot-long dental pick and mirror, which he calls "Piknmera."