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6 Of The Weirdest Tourist Attractions In The United States

If you are looking for a road trip that promises to be anything but “normal” – this is the list for you. We all know people will use any kind…

Weirdest Tourist Attractions
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If you are looking for a road trip that promises to be anything but "normal" - this is the list for you. We all know people will use any kind of gimmick to get your attention and money. Go on any road trip through the small-town USA and you're guaranteed to see some interesting things. Heck North Carolina even has its share of interesting roadside attractions.

Even at tourist destinations such as Myrtle Beach or Gatlinburg, there are what I would refer to as "tacky tourist" magnets. But those Ripley's museums and write your name on a grain of rice have nothing on these tourist attractions. And if that's your thing no judgment here, it's just not mine. A website called alittlebithuman.com put together what they call the 6 weirdest tourist attractions in the United States.

And weird doesn't do some of these places justice. Some actually look pretty interesting but still leave me asking why? Who asked for this? Would I plan a trip around any of these? Absolutely not. Would I stop by if I was in the area? At least two of them I might. But don't take my word for it see for yourself!

6 Weirdest Tourist Attractions In The US

Leila's Hair Museum (Independence, Missouri)

The world's only collection of art made from human hair.

SPAM Museum (Austin, Minnesota)

 You guessed it - a museum dedicated entirely to the famous canned meat brand.

Paper House (Rockport, Massachusetts)

Visit a home built by a mechanical engineer where all of the interior walls, floors, and furniture are made out of newspapers.

Nuclear Waste Adventure Trail (Weldon Spring, Missouri)

A massive 54-acre tomb shaped like a trapezoid, made out of old radioactive material. Apparently, there's no risk of getting radiation sickness from it - they just needed a creative way to clean up a massive mess of radioactive material.

Carhenge (Alliance, Nebraska)

A take on Stonehenge, but made out of cars. Lots of cars, including a 1965 Ford Thunderbird and a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.

Mitchell Corn Palace (Mitchell, South Dakota)

Extensive murals made entirely of corn and other grains.

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.