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Las Vegas, Nevada - Giant Licking Cat Head
The cat is back! Unfortunately, it now has graffiti on its tummy.
[Mark Handler, 10/17/2019]- Address:
- Coolidge Ave., Las Vegas, NV
- Directions:
- Industrial southwest edge of downtown. Cat faces east, on the southwest corner of Coolidge Ave. and S. 1st St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Oak Hill, Florida - Fisherman Statue
Fisherman statue on the Indian River outside of the Goodrich Seafood Restaurant. Off of US 1 and Canal Ave.
[Daisy, 10/17/2019]Goodrich Seafood Restaurant
- Address:
- 253 River Rd, Oak Hill, FL
- Directions:
- Goodrich Seafood Restaurant. From US-1 in Oak Hill turn east at the blinker light onto Halifax Ave., then follow it 1.5 miles, bearing left onto River Rd. You'll see the statue on the right.
Fredericksburg, Texas - Big Black Bull
Giant bull standing at roadside in front of a winery. Can't miss it from either direction as you drive by. Approximately five miles or so east of town. The bull sits in front of the winery, but advertises the business next door.
[Kerin Fassler, 10/17/2019]Yee Haw Ranch
- Address:
- 3915 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX
- Directions:
- Yee Haw Ranch. Four miles southeast of downtown, on the south side of US-290.
High Level, Alberta - Big Red Chairs and Totem Pole
The Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitor Centre is home to the Big Red Chairs (10 feet tall and six feet wide) and Totem Pole (30 feet tall). A photo-worthy pit stop, local history at the Museum, and a gift shop with locally made items. Right on the side of the Mackenzie Highway.
[Kayla Wardley, 10/17/2019]- Address:
- 10803 96 St., High Level, AB, Canada
- Directions:
- In town, on the east side of AB-35/Mackenzie Hwy. Look for the building with the red roof and the flagpoles out front.
- Hours:
- Museum open May-Sep. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 780-926-4811
Omaha, Nebraska - OMAR the Bridge Troll
OMAR the Troll was recently given a home under the Bob Kerry walking bridge on the Missouri River waterfront at Lewis and Clark Landing. Every self-respecting bridge needs a troll, and "Bob the Bridge" is now happy.
[Roy Luker, 10/17/2019]OMAR stands for Omaha Metro Area River. He was sculpted by Omaha artist John Lajba.
Lewis and Clark Landing
- Address:
- 705 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE
- Directions:
- Lewis and Clark Landing. From downtown drive east on Douglas St. until it ends at S. 8th St. Turn left, then immediately turn right onto Dodge St., which becomes Riverfront Drive. Pass the Visitor Center on the right, then turn right into the small parking lot. Follow the walking trail to the base of the bridge.
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The statue depicts "Captain J. Goodrich" apparently straddling his ship's wheel. That wouldn't be comfortable in a choppy sea....