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This is the first and only laser museum in the U.S. Bob Hess is the owner and also works making holograms right there. He is more than willing to take you on a tour. Super informative and interesting.
[Tania, 03/18/2024]Vintage Laser and Hologram Museum:- Address:
- 5020 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ
- Directions:
- South side of the city. On the west side of S. Ash Ave. just north of its intersection with W. Baseline Rd.
- Hours:
- Sa-W 12-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 602-775-1019
- Admission:
- Free
Very nice shrine. They've added on lots of nice features. Clearly the people of the area respect and care for this place.
[Becky T., 03/18/2024]Eternally Lit Shrine:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Hwy 82, Patagonia, AZ
- Directions:
- 3 mi. south of town on Hwy 82, a northbound side pull-off with a blue historical marker sign. Concrete steps and metal handrails lead up the rock face to the shrine.
This was one of my favorite stops in Hot Springs. Lee Woods has three giants (for now) and so much other cool stuff, like a Sinclair Dino, Mobile Pegasus, huge KFC bucket, McDonald's playground and a ton more. Super nice guy who loves nostalgia and enjoys sharing it.
[OffbeatJimmy, 03/18/2024]Muffler Mr. Spock:- Address:
- 4140 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs, AR
- Directions:
- Driven Towing and Recovery. Seven miles west of town, or 1.5 miles east of the bridge across the Ouachita River, on the north side of US-270/Albert Pike Rd.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Possibly the world's largest ball of twine rolled by one man: James Frank Kotera, from 1979 to 2022. Weighs over 12 tons. After his death the ball was moved from his back yard to this spot.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [03/17/2024]
Along with the trash wave surfing photo op, there are several other ocean-themed sculptures made from debris.
[Gan Nunnally, 03/16/2024]Surf a Polluted Debris Wave:- Address:
- 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL
- Directions:
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium. From downtown Clearwater drive west on Court St. onto the FL-60/Clearwater Memorial Causeway. Bear right at the stoplight into Island Estates, then turn left at the stoplight onto Windward Passage. You'll see the aquarium straight ahead, on the left.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 727-441-1790
- Admission:
- Adults $36 plus parking.
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"Come and see the oldest lasers and holograms on display anywhere in the world!" Over 180 lasers, including the prototype of the first commercial laser, and the first published hologram from 1967.