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Avoca, Iowa: Volkswagen Beetle Spider

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VW Spider sculpture.

Spider Made Out of a Volkswagen

This is a giant spider made of a Volkswagen body. It is just sitting on this lot for no apparent reason!

[Phyllis Bruce, 11/21/2007]

Volkswagen Beetle Spider

Address:
457 S. Chestnut St., Avoca, IA
Directions:
South end of town. From US-59/S. Walnut St. turn east onto W. Washington St. and drive one block. You'll see the VW Spider ahead, on the right.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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