Bowman, South Carolina: UFO Welcome Center (Gone)
Jody Pendarvis spent years building a huge double-decker wooden flying saucer beside his trailer. It burned down May 9, 2024.
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No longer in its glory days. But the UFO Welcome Center is still awesome to see.
[Brooke Chesson-Riedel, 05/27/2020]
The UFO Welcome Center was open with no one in attendance, but a guest book was out to sign. Survived the climb to the top and back down! There are definitely spots that don't feel secure and the two ladders are nerve-wracking for people who are bothered by heights (like me). Well worth the visit!
[Dawn Rykheart, 03/03/2019]
Jody seems to be working on a second UFO!
[Nicole Caldwell, 02/19/2018]
Jody welcomed us and invited us to go inside the UFO. Wear comfy shoes and be prepared to climb up two ladders if you want to get to the top. There are several windows/doors on the side of the UFO that you can pop your head out of. While we were in the UFO, Jody turned on Star Trek on a television outside. It looks like Jody is beginning to build a new, smaller UFO.
There's no admission fee, but Jody accepts "tips" in a box outside the entrance.
[caitlin, 06/16/2017]
Wow. Well, it was worth a detour to see. This thing is definitely falling apart. I certainly wouldn't go in it. The guy was on the top portion, I suppose working on it. And his new addition seems to be a slow progression.
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UFO Welcome Center
- Directions:
- Jody's usually around from 10 AM to noon during the summer months. Look for his spotted pickup truck, then walk around to the trailer back door and knock politely. I-95 exit 82. Drive west nine miles into Bowman. At the United gas station turn right onto Elm St./County Rd S-38-36. UFO ahead on left.
- Hours:
- May 9, 2024: Burned down
- Admission:
- Donation accepted, $20.
- Status:
- Gone
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