Newton, Iowa: Big Aluminum Bugs
Several custom-made supersized aluminum insects stand on the front lawn of an otherwise normal-looking house.
- Address:
- 1705 N. 23rd Ave. W., Newton, IA
- Directions:
- Northwest of town. I-80 exit 164. Drive north on IA-14/US-6 for three miles. Turn left onto N. 23rd Ave. W. Drive three-quarters of a mile. The insects will be on the right, on the lawn of a house. Private property; visible from the street.
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The bugs are on the home's private property, so we don't recommend walking into the property (unless the property owner invites you to do so).