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- Washington, DC - Star-Spangled Banner First Sung
A green plaque claims that America's future National Anthem was first sung on this spot in 1814. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/23/2020]
Marshall, North Carolina - Wind Phone
Wish you could talk to your departed friend or family member one more time? In Marshall (just north of Asheville) is a phone booth with disconnected phone. Many believe that by talking to those we have lost, words are carried into the wind to them. Based off of an Itaru Sasakis site in Japan, the hope is that this location gives comfort to people in America. Many leave painted rocks of remembrance and notes on social media. This site is in a holler where voices and noise travels. Please be respectful of the neighbors.
[Susan, 10/23/2020]- Address:
- 386 Madison Heights Drive, Marshall, NC
- Directions:
- From US-25 in Marshall exit on NC-213/Hayes Run Rd. Drive east 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Madison Heights Drive and look for the white phone booth.
Wichita, Kansas - Bumper Guard Bulls
David is right. The other bull is in the Delano district right where you cross the river at West Douglas Ave. and McLean Blvd. The bull sits in a circle of shrubbery, and if you get stopped at the light you can take a picture from your car.
[Kellie Etherson, 10/23/2020]- Address:
- 3701 North Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS
- Directions:
- North edge of the city. From Hwy 96 exit at Ridge Rd, drive south one mile, then turn right on 37th St. and drive one mile. Turn left onto Tyler Rd, then right into the high school. You'll see the bull straight ahead.
- Admission:
- Free
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey - Dress-Up Hippos
There's currently only one hippo.
[Kathie, 10/23/2020]- Address:
- 130 Oldwick Rd, Whitehouse Station, NJ
- Directions:
- I-78 exit 24. Drive north on Hwy 523 for a quarter mile. You'll see the hippos on the right, just north of Felmley Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska - Dine While Raccoons Scavenge
We got a window seat and enjoyed watching about 23 raccoons dine on leftover chicken just outside the window in this family friendly restaurant. Bring the kids to check out this hidden gem and remember to bring cash, since they do not accept credit cards. The chicken dinner was the best I've had in over a year! Great food, great view!
[Joe Teeples, 10/23/2020]Alpine Inn
- Address:
- 10405 Calhoun Rd, Omaha, NE
- Directions:
- Alpine Inn. I-680 exit 13 (30th St.). Turn right onto 31st St., then a quick left onto Calhoun Rd. Drive past the food mart and up the hill. The restaurant is on the right about a half-mile. Large, blue building on right that looks like a house. Parking is in front.
- Phone:
- 402-451-9988
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Patriotic hippo -- staying home and wearing a Covid-19 mask!