Mancelona, Michigan: Robinson Scenic Gardens (Gone)

This is not worth the stop unless you would like to purchase cement yard statues. The place is very run down and kinda creepy. Three huge dobermans in a pen barked the whole time we were there, and a pit bull on the loose followed us around, growling. One of the workers who came out of the workshop for a cigarette yelled out that he was harmless, but I didn't believe him. A few pieces of the old statues were still there, but most were broken (The giraffe body was there, lying on its side in the weeds, with no head).

This is a great place to stretch your legs and see some cool concrete statues and figurines. Most prices are reasonable. I have bought a few things from here on journeys back from Mackinaw City or the UP. It is now owned by new people, but still worth the stop if you like fun or unusual stuff for your yard.

This is about 6-7 miles south of town. We hunted for it for a good half-hour. Drove past it as we were heading south out of town.

The artwork in the front is pretty normal. I had to look hard to find the strange horse. The biblical section is almost non-existent. The vibe of the property itself is not strange. The strange feeling comes from a different source.

My husband and I are no strangers to weird and unusual roadside oddities, however this one kept us in our vehicle due to the odd energy and creepiness this stop eluded. You'll definitely leave this site wondering if there's more happening here than just statues being made!