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Libertyville, Illinois: Muffler Man and Bessie the Cow

A children's attraction with a 15-foot-tall ax-wielding Muffler Man, a humongous cow, and a large milk bottle.

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Muffler Man and Cow

Last month as we were driving north on the Tri-State Tollway to Wisconsin (I-94), we were passing Lamb's Farm, a home for handicapped adults that runs several roadside attractions. They have a petting zoo, mini-railroad, pet store, water ski show area, and mini golf. My wife turned to me and said "Look, a muffler man!" They apparently have one in the mini golf area. I did not see it myself. I told her to describe his hand configuration and it sounded correct. I was surprised because my wife had never really seemed to listen to me when I prattled along about muffler men.

[Kirby Bartlett-Sloan, 01/24/1997]

Muffler Man and Bessie the Cow

Lambs Farm

Address:
14245 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL
Directions:
Lamb's Farm. I-94 N. exit onto Hwy 176/Rockland Rd. Drive straight off ramp and cross Rockland Rd. Parking lot on right; statues stand in front of mini-golf course.
Hours:
M-F 10-4, Sa-Su 10-5. Season closes Oct. 30th. (Call to verify)
Phone:
847-362-4636
Admission:
Admission for various attractions.
RA Rates:
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