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Andalusia, Alabama - Big White Shirt in White Dress Shirt Capital
Absolutely stop! The place is very proud of the heritage. Or, at least, the Chamber of Commerce.
[K And K, 04/25/2024]Big White Shirt in White Dress Shirt Capital:- Address:
- 700 River Falls St., Andalusia, AL
- Directions:
- Outside the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. NW side of town.
Riverside, Iowa - Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk
The James T. Kirk birthplace monument has evidently been recently renovated, as the sidewalk was still under construction around it. Also, there are Kirk banners on telephone poles in town.
[Kerin Fassler, 04/25/2024]Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 60 Greene St., Riverside, IA
- Directions:
- On the south side of city hall, on the west side of Greene St., a half-block north of IA-22/W. First St.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Genoa, Colorado - Wonder View Tower
On private land. Shabby and decaying. It helps to realize how different life was: cars must have been moving slowly for the original owner to identify the car license plates in advance.
[BL-EV, 04/25/2024]The dirt road (Old Highway 24) that passes by the Wonder Tower still slows traffic considerably. There was talk soon after the death of the Tower owner in 2013 that it would be maintained, but that obviously has not happened.
Wonder View Tower:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Old Hwy 24, Genoa, CO
- Directions:
- I-70 exit 371. Turn north onto CO-31, then a quick left onto (unmarked) Old Hwy 24. Bear right onto the dirt road at the grain elevators. You'll soon reach the Tower.
- Hours:
- Owner died in 2013. Tower still stands, but is closed to the public. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Celina, Ohio - Giant Smilin' Sasquatch
Really cool, but there are signs saying that better photo opportunities are coming if you wait a bit. Right now there is a large fence all the way around the Sasquatch.
[Robin McCord, 04/25/2024]Giant Smilin' Sasquatch:- Address:
- 1001 W. Market St., Celina, OH
- Directions:
- Mercer County Fairgrounds. West edge of town. From OH-29/W. Logan St. turn north (no stoplight) onto Morton St. Drive three blocks to the stop sign. You'll see the front gate to the Fairgrounds, with the Bigfoot just inside the fence.
- Hours:
- M, Tu, Th 8:30-4:30, F 8:30-4. Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Celina, Ohio - Giant Smilin' Sasquatch
This giant Sasquatch was built in April 2024, during the weekend of the full solar eclipse. It is worth seeing.
[Joyce, 04/25/2024]
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The monument was moved to a slightly different location in town, although the exact birthplace won't be known for another 200+ years.