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Be careful because the floor someone had placed inside is very old and soft.
[Jan, 05/02/2024]Futuro - Flying Saucer House:- Address:
- 9573 TX-276, Royse City, TX
- Directions:
- From Royse City drive south on FM 548 for five miles. Turn left at the stoplight onto TX-276. Drive two miles. You'll see the Futuro House on the right. It has its own little pull-off for parking.
Don't know when it was completed, but restoration of the sculpture is done.
[Leeandpaul, 05/02/2024]Peter Toth Indian Head:- Address:
- Strathmore St., Narragansett, RI
- Directions:
- Take I-95 to Hwy 4 south which turns into Hwy 1 south. Take the Narragansett 1A exit. Follow 1A about a mile. Statue is on the left, at the corner of Strathmore St.
- Admission:
- Free
- Murfreesboro, Arkansas - Crater of Diamonds State Park
They have items to rent to help with mining, however, bring sunscreen, hats, etc as you are out in a large plowed field. We brought a wagon, drinks, tools etc and I'm very thankful we did so. There is very little to do in their little town. Mexican restaurant not far away was fairly good and friendly.
[Tina, 05/02/2024]Crater of Diamonds State Park:- Address:
- 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR
- Directions:
- Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Hwy 301. Bring an extra set of clothes and sunscreen; you'll get dirty and wet, and the crater has no shade.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 8-8, off-season 8-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 870-285-3113
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Stay straight after entering the main gate. Go past the little set of buildings on the left. The section will be on your right -- look for the concrete elephants on top of the short pillars.
[Rae, 05/02/2024]Showman's Rest and Bull Rider's Reprieve:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Cemetery Rd, Hugo, OK
- Directions:
- Mt. Olivet Cemetery, at the corner of Trice and 8th Sts. From town center, turn right immediately after Taco Mayo onto 8th St. Or take Rt. 70 bypass along the south edge of town and watch for Mt. Olivet Cemetery sign.
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Family has been by here many times and never saw this lighthouse. You can climb, but we came at dusk and they were already closed. We walked around and stretched our legs before getting back on the road.
[EC, 05/02/2024]Only Lighthouse in West Virginia:- Address:
- 278 Summersville Lake Rd, Mount Nebo, WV
- Directions:
- From Summersville drive south on US-19 for six miles. Turn west at the stoplight onto WV-129. Drive a quarter-mile. Turn right at the Summersville Lake Retreat sign. You'll see the lighthouse ahead, on the right.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 304-872-5975
- Admission:
- Adults $7.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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