The Sights of the American Road Trip 7 Curious Roadside Attractions
Enchanted Highway This unofficial highway, situated south of I-94 and Gladstone, North Dakota, is home to a series of large, bizarre sculptures. As you drive along, you’ll spot massive pheasants and the world’s largest grasshopper. Four Corners If you ever wanted to stand in four states at once, this attraction is for you. Four Corners is a monument built at the intersection of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, right off of U.S. Highway 160. Thermopolis The name of this Central Wyoming town may sound like a place out of Greek mythology and it’s a distinction well-earned. Thermopolis is the location of the world’s largest hot springs as well the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. World’s Largest Ball of Twine Call it a cliché of the American road trip, but you can gaze upon the glory of twine in Cawker City,
If you spend enough time driving along any American highway, then you’re bound to see something interesting. Our country’s highways are strewn with countless roadside attractions — throwbacks to the golden age of road tripping. While a few of these places are now considered off the beaten path, many of them are worth the detour. American Classic Arcade Museum (ACAM) Arcades may have declined in popularity since the 1980s, but ACAM keeps the memory alive. With hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines, this New Hampshire destination is considered the world’s largest arcade. Carhenge England may be home to Stonehenge, but Nebraska is home to Carhenge. North of Alliance, Nebraska, off of Highway 86, road trippers can marvel at the replica of Stonehenge transformed into a tribute to American car culture.
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Kansas. At last measure, it was over 8 feet wide and 10 feet tall — and it grows every year!
World’s Tallest Thermometer Standing in Baker, California, this 134-foot-tall operational thermometer was built as a tribute to the area’s ridiculous year-round temperatures.
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This protein-packed recipe is the perfect dinner for two on a hot summer night when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil
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2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 cup rice, cooked and cooled 1/4 cup avocado, cubed 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tbsp orange juice
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
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10 oz canned tuna, drained
1 tbsp sesame seeds
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1. First, make the dressing. In a jar, add soy sauce, sesame oil, orange juice, and ginger. Secure the lid and shake until emulsified. 2. In a small bowl, empty the drained tuna and pour the dressing over top. Add the cilantro and scallions and stir until well coated. 3. Divide rice between two serving bowls. Top with the dressed tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and sesame seeds. Inspired by TheKitchn.com
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