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Deadwood, South Dakota - Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument
Mount Roosevelt, a mere 2.5 miles from downtown Deadwood, is home to the Friendship Tower monument created by Seth Bullock, in memory of the friendship he had with President Theodore Roosevelt. After a short hike up to the tower, visitors are able to take in the sights of the beautiful Black Hills.
[Nick, 12/07/2018]- Address:
- Mt. Roosevelt Rd, Deadwood, SD
- Directions:
- From US Hwy 85, one mile north of Deadwood, look for the "Tatanka" sign on the east side of the highway. On the west side of the highway, opposite that sign, is an unmarked gravel road (Pine Crest Lane/Mt. Roosevelt Rd). Turn west onto that gravel road. Follow it 2.5 miles until you see the sign for the Mt. Roosevelt parking area. Park and walk the trail a half-mile to the tower.
- Deadwood, South Dakota - Teddy Roosevelt Friendship Tower
Built by Roosevelt's friend Seth Bullock, sheriff of Deadwood, immediately after Teddy's death in 1919. it was the first memorial in the United States to Roosevelt. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/07/2018]
Elberta, Alabama - Bamahenge
This is one marvelous attraction that should be on everyone's bucket list. Mark Cline's "Bamahenge" is a must-see.
[Buffett 2010, 12/07/2018]- Address:
- Barber Pkwy, Elberta, AL
- Directions:
- Drive US Hwy 98 either eight miles east of Foley, AL, or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, FL. Turn south onto County Rd 95. Drive five miles. Turn right onto Fish Trap Rd. Drive a half-mile. Turn left at the Barber Marina sign. Drive one mile. You'll see Bamahenge on the right, set back among the trees. Park on roadside, path goes 200 yards into woods.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Rockford, Illinois - Replica Liberty Bell
I didn't see a crack anywhere on either side. Darn. Do I have to travel to Philadelphia just to see a Liberty Bell with a crack?
[Jon Morgan, 12/07/2018]Midway Village and Museum Center
- Address:
- 6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL
- Directions:
- Midway Village and Museum Center. On Guilford Rd just west of Perryville Rd and north of US Hwy 20/State St.
- Admission:
- Free
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas - The Guitar Walk
At 115 foot long by 40 feet wide, the Guitar Walk may break all the existing size records for an Epiphone Guitar. It can be seen from space.
[City of Walnut Ridge, 12/07/2018]- Address:
- 109 SW Front St., Walnut Ridge, AR
- Directions:
- Downtown. On the east side of US Hwy 67 Business/SW Front St., next to the train tracks, a block south of Main St. and just south of the old train depot.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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