Virtual Globetrotting: Roadside Attractions

Virtual Globetrotting: Roadside Attractions http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:21:48 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Locomotive front on the facade of a railway station]]>

Locomotive front on the facade of a railway station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-05-17 07:21:48]]>

Locomotive front on the facade of a railway station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-05-17 07:21:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/locomotive-front-on-the-facade-of-a-railway-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/locomotive-front-on-the-facade-of-a-railway-station/ Fri, 17 May 2013 07:21:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/locomotive-front-on-the-facade-of-a-railway-station/ 47.45348500 20.75011200 <![CDATA[Railroad Park]]>

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Railroad Park
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2013-02-26 13:12:58
Railroad Park is the site of demonstrations, summer storytelling, music festivals and other activities commemorating the role Elko played in the rail history of our nation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/railroad-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/railroad-park/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:12:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/railroad-park/ 40.83390016 -115.76012808 <![CDATA[Dr. Evermor's Forevertron]]>

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Dr. Evermor's Forevertron
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2013-02-22 16:35:40
Dr. Evermor's Forevertron, built in the 1980s, is the largest scrap metal sculpture in the world, standing 50 ft. (15,2 m.) high and 120 ft. (36,5 m.) wide, and weighing 300 tons.[1] It is housed in Dr. Evermore's Art Park

Was recently featured on a episode of American Pickers tv show.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dr-evermors-forevertron/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dr-evermors-forevertron/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dr-evermors-forevertron/ 43.36412454 -89.77064109 <![CDATA[Slide Waters Waterpark]]>

Slide Waters Waterpark
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By: jbottero
@ 2013-01-20 09:32:54
The Northwest's largest and most popular water slides are located on the Chelan Butte overlooking Lake Chelan. Slidewaters Lake Chelan Waterpark offers ten exciting body and tube slides, a giant hot tub, and kiddie pool. New for 2012 is an all-new 500-foot long Lazy River tube ride. For your comfort the water is heated.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/slide-waters-waterpark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/slide-waters-waterpark/ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:32:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/slide-waters-waterpark/ 47.83405200 -120.03582700 <![CDATA[John Constable's gravesite]]>

John Constable's gravesite
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-05 16:44:21
John Constable (11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English Romantic painter. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home—now known as "Constable Country"—which he invested with an intensity of affection.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-gravesite/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-gravesite/ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:44:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-gravesite/ 51.55513383 -0.17992444 <![CDATA[John Constable's "The Hay Wain" (Site of)]]>

John Constable's "The Hay Wain" (Site of)

John Constable's "The Hay Wain" (Site of)
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-04 23:23:02
The Hay Wain is a painting by John Constable, finished in 1821. The painting depicts a rural scene on the River Stour in Suffolk. It hangs in the National Gallery London, and is regarded as one of the greatest British paintings.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-the-hay-wain-site-of/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-the-hay-wain-site-of/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:23:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-constables-the-hay-wain-site-of/ 51.95846200 1.02196500 <![CDATA[Budapest Timewheel]]>

Budapest Timewheel
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-12-28 04:06:52
Installed exactly on the same spot on which a big Lenin statue used to stand between 1965 and 1989.]]>

Budapest Timewheel
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-12-28 04:06:52
Installed exactly on the same spot on which a big Lenin statue used to stand between 1965 and 1989.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/budapest-timewheel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/budapest-timewheel/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:06:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/budapest-timewheel/ 47.51283400 19.08032300 <![CDATA[The house with a castle in the back yard]]>

The house with a castle in the back yard

The house with a castle in the back yard
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By: Dania
@ 2012-11-16 16:29:34
During a period of 35 years Heinz Schönewolf and his wife created a medieval castle in the back yard of their house of Dudweiler outside Saarbrücken. All began 1975 with a wall around the house but then he got the idea to build a castle.

Today castle Schönewolf stands as a fairytale castle. it's open to the public from may to october. It can also be rent for celebrations, weddings, birthdays etc.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-house-with-a-castle-in-the-back-yard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-house-with-a-castle-in-the-back-yard/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:29:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-house-with-a-castle-in-the-back-yard/ 49.26513900 7.03781200 <![CDATA[Blue Angels (FL I10 & I110 Interchange)]]>

Blue Angels (FL I10 & I110 Interchange)
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By: Ozzy
@ 2012-11-12 14:25:29
Many of the overpass support columns have these small Blue Angels models on them.]]>

Blue Angels (FL I10 & I110 Interchange)
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By: Ozzy
@ 2012-11-12 14:25:29
Many of the overpass support columns have these small Blue Angels models on them.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-angels-fl-i10-and-i110-interchange/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-angels-fl-i10-and-i110-interchange/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:25:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-angels-fl-i10-and-i110-interchange/ 30.50337300 -87.23051400 <![CDATA[Inntel Zaandam]]>

Inntel Zaandam
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By: Dania
@ 2012-11-05 04:11:21
The strange hotel with Dutch house on house look.]]>

Inntel Zaandam
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By: Dania
@ 2012-11-05 04:11:21
The strange hotel with Dutch house on house look.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inntel-zaandam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inntel-zaandam/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:11:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inntel-zaandam/ 52.43810600 4.81585500 <![CDATA[Airplane Palm Tree Hedge]]>

Airplane Palm Tree Hedge
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By: Ozzy
@ 2012-11-02 15:11:32
A hedge of palm trees planted along Highway 52 from San Juan to Ponce in Puerto Rico in the form of a jet airplane. The vertical stabilizer is made of a metal structure.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-palm-tree-hedge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-palm-tree-hedge/ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:11:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-palm-tree-hedge/ 18.00556000 -66.24288100 <![CDATA[Old anchor]]>

Old anchor
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-06 09:02:10]]>

Old anchor
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-06 09:02:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-anchor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-anchor/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 09:02:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-anchor/ 44.87171100 13.84737600 <![CDATA[Roundabout 8]]>

Roundabout 8
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-22 15:39:28]]>

Roundabout 8
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-22 15:39:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-8-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-8-1/ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:39:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-8-1/ 39.50708900 2.51929700 <![CDATA[Roundabout - Bon Nadal! "Merry Christmas!"]]>

Roundabout - Bon Nadal! "Merry Christmas!"
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-22 15:36:26]]>

Roundabout - Bon Nadal! "Merry Christmas!"
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-22 15:36:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-bon-nadal-merry-christmas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-bon-nadal-merry-christmas/ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:36:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-bon-nadal-merry-christmas/ 39.52663300 2.53810900 <![CDATA[Futuro Home]]>

Futuro Home
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By: archie
@ 2012-09-20 06:14:39
Finnish Plastic home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnWM3Ra3b14]]>

Futuro Home
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By: archie
@ 2012-09-20 06:14:39
Finnish Plastic home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnWM3Ra3b14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-2/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:14:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-2/ 39.37848000 -75.35599800 <![CDATA[Futuro Home]]>

Futuro Home
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By: archie
@ 2012-09-20 05:51:28
Finnish design from the late 1960's . Need to be resurected just for the cool factor.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46136519@N06/7320159030/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-1/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:51:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/futuro-home-1/ 38.96016800 -89.76478600 <![CDATA[Oldest petrol station in France]]>

Oldest petrol station in France
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-08-27 13:47:27]]>

Oldest petrol station in France
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-08-27 13:47:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oldest-petrol-station-in-france/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oldest-petrol-station-in-france/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:47:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oldest-petrol-station-in-france/ 43.55666600 5.41821200 <![CDATA[Singapore's oldest petrol station]]>

Singapore's oldest petrol station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-08-27 13:29:56
Said to have been in operation since the early 50s]]>

Singapore's oldest petrol station
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@ 2012-08-27 13:29:56
Said to have been in operation since the early 50s]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/singapores-oldest-petrol-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/singapores-oldest-petrol-station/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:29:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/singapores-oldest-petrol-station/ 1.39494400 103.75384900 <![CDATA[Britain's oldest petrol station]]>

Britain's oldest petrol station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-08-27 13:07:11
In operation since the early 50s]]>

Britain's oldest petrol station
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@ 2012-08-27 13:07:11
In operation since the early 50s]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/britains-oldest-petrol-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/britains-oldest-petrol-station/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:07:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/britains-oldest-petrol-station/ 51.44260600 -1.61204700 <![CDATA[America's oldest gasoline station]]>

America's oldest gasoline station
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-08-27 11:23:16
In operation since 1909]]>

America's oldest gasoline station
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@ 2012-08-27 11:23:16
In operation since 1909]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/americas-oldest-gasoline-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/americas-oldest-gasoline-station/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:23:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/americas-oldest-gasoline-station/ 40.49440400 -78.41184400 <![CDATA[Noah's Ark replica]]>

Noah's Ark replica
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By: milwhcky
@ 2012-08-26 08:42:54
This full-sized replica of Noah's Ark opened to the public in July 2012. It was built by Johan Huibers from 2009-12. In 2007, he completed a smaller replica of the ark.

This ark measures 135 meters long, 30 meters wide, and 23 meters tall. Inside it is a museum with historical exhibits, cinemas, and even some live animals.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noahs-ark-replica/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noahs-ark-replica/ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:42:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noahs-ark-replica/ 51.81914400 4.68497500 <![CDATA[Ruggles Mine]]>

Ruggles Mine
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By: skyeye
@ 2012-06-27 17:59:02
Ruggles Mine is an open-pit mine which is open to tourists and mineral collectors.

http://www.rugglesmine.com

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Ruggles Mine
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By: skyeye
@ 2012-06-27 17:59:02
Ruggles Mine is an open-pit mine which is open to tourists and mineral collectors.

http://www.rugglesmine.com

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:59:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ 43.58944400 -71.99222200 <![CDATA[Wookey Hole Caves]]>

Wookey Hole Caves
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By: jdubble07
@ 2012-06-02 16:29:15
Wookey Hole Caves is a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset, England.

Wookey Hole cave was formed through erosion of the limestone hills by the River Axe. Before emerging at Wookey Hole the water enters underground streams and passes through other caves such as Swildon's Hole and St Cuthbert's Swallet. After resurging, the waters of the River Axe are used in a handmade paper mill, the oldest extant in Britain, which began operations circa 1610, although a corn grinding mill operated there as early as 1086.

The cave is noted for the Witch of Wookey Hole – a roughly human shaped rock outcrop, reputedly turned to stone by a monk from Glastonbury. It is also the site of the first cave dives in Britain.

The caves, at a constant temperature of 11 °C (52 °F), have been used by humans for around 50,000 years. The low temperature means that the caves can be used for maturing Cheddar cheese.]]>

Giant chair (in front of a furniture store)
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-05-15 11:56:40]]>

Giant chair (in front of a furniture store)
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-05-15 11:56:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-chair-in-front-of-a-furniture-store/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-chair-in-front-of-a-furniture-store/ Tue, 15 May 2012 11:56:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-chair-in-front-of-a-furniture-store/ 55.88673600 37.43855600 <![CDATA[Big Inflatable Baby]]>

Big Inflatable Baby
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By: mlc1us
@ 2012-05-02 09:00:43]]>

Big Inflatable Baby
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By: mlc1us
@ 2012-05-02 09:00:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-inflatable-baby/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-inflatable-baby/ Wed, 02 May 2012 09:00:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-inflatable-baby/ 52.00958100 4.69254300 <![CDATA[Kjøge Miniature City]]>

Kjøge Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:51:58
How the city of Køge (or Kjøge) looked like in 1865.]]>

Kjøge Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:51:58
How the city of Køge (or Kjøge) looked like in 1865.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kja-ge-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kja-ge-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:51:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kja-ge-miniature-city/ 55.44874800 12.19056200 <![CDATA[Faxe Ladeplads Miniature City]]>

Faxe Ladeplads Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:47:26]]>

Faxe Ladeplads Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:47:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faxe-ladeplads-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faxe-ladeplads-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:47:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faxe-ladeplads-miniature-city/ 55.21663500 12.16969500 <![CDATA[Munkebo Miniature City]]>

Munkebo Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:42:11]]>

Munkebo Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:42:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munkebo-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munkebo-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:42:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/munkebo-miniature-city/ 55.46481600 10.56740700 <![CDATA[Varde Miniature City]]>

Varde Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:35:41]]>

Varde Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:35:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/varde-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/varde-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:35:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/varde-miniature-city/ 55.62191400 8.49001200 <![CDATA[Sæby Miniature City]]>

Sæby Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:31:33]]>

Sæby Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:31:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-by-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-by-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:31:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sa-by-miniature-city/ 57.32850000 10.52677000 <![CDATA[Maribo Miniature City]]>

Maribo Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:21:17]]>

Maribo Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:21:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maribo-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maribo-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:21:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maribo-miniature-city/ 54.77682800 11.51460800 <![CDATA[Assens Miniature City]]>

Assens Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:07:36]]>

Assens Miniature City
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-14 03:07:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assens-miniature-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assens-miniature-city/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:07:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/assens-miniature-city/ 55.26471000 9.90025000 <![CDATA[Worlds largest Gibson guitar]]>

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Worlds largest Gibson guitar
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By: Dania
@ 2012-03-29 14:40:18
When Hard Rock Park opened April 15. 2008 they installed a giant Gibson guitar as sign, the largest ever made. It was taken down again after September 24. 2008 when HRP closed down because of bankrupcy.

May 23. 2009 it reopened under the new name Freestyle Music Park but closed down again after the 2009 season.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-gibson-guitar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-gibson-guitar/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:40:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-gibson-guitar/ 33.71427753 -78.93358222 <![CDATA[Free Bird Massage!]]>

Free Bird Massage!
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By: QwertyKPH
@ 2012-03-26 13:15:50]]>

Free Bird Massage!
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By: QwertyKPH
@ 2012-03-26 13:15:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/free-bird-massage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/free-bird-massage/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:15:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/free-bird-massage/ 7.79182300 98.31652200 <![CDATA[Concrete Cubes]]>

Concrete Cubes
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By: QwertyKPH
@ 2012-03-24 09:15:45
Thousands of concrete cubes along the roadside, why?]]>

Concrete Cubes
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By: QwertyKPH
@ 2012-03-24 09:15:45
Thousands of concrete cubes along the roadside, why?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/concrete-cubes/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/concrete-cubes/ Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:15:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/concrete-cubes/ 8.19667600 98.29095300 <![CDATA[Wat Nai Harn]]>

Wat Nai Harn
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-23 04:50:44
Wat Nai Harn or Nai Harn Temple is known locally as Samnak Song Nai Harn as it is a Buddhist Monastry rather than a temple.]]>

Wat Nai Harn
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-23 04:50:44
Wat Nai Harn or Nai Harn Temple is known locally as Samnak Song Nai Harn as it is a Buddhist Monastry rather than a temple.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wat-nai-harn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wat-nai-harn/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:50:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wat-nai-harn/ 7.77824700 98.30627400 <![CDATA[Roundabout with Moorings?]]>

Roundabout with Moorings?
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By: QwertyKPH
@ 2012-03-16 12:55:42
Bristol is a seaport town with lot of nautical artifacts throughout but I never saw ship's moorings in a round about miles from the sea!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-with-moorings/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-with-moorings/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:55:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roundabout-with-moorings/ 51.44897500 -2.61708300 <![CDATA['Mini on a Flying Carpet' - sculpture in a roundabout]]>

'Mini on a Flying Carpet' - sculpture in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 03:05:34]]>

'Mini on a Flying Carpet' - sculpture in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 03:05:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-on-a-flying-carpet-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-on-a-flying-carpet-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:05:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mini-on-a-flying-carpet-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ 21.62318555 39.10980801 <![CDATA['Accident' by Julio Lafuente - sculpture in a roundabout]]>

'Accident' by Julio Lafuente - sculpture in a roundabout
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@ 2012-02-14 02:59:43]]>

'Accident' by Julio Lafuente - sculpture in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:59:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/accident-by-julio-lafuente-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/accident-by-julio-lafuente-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:59:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/accident-by-julio-lafuente-sculpture-in-a-roundabout/ 21.62551991 39.10551156 <![CDATA[Protractor and compasses in a roundabout]]>

Protractor and compasses in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:38:58]]>

Protractor and compasses in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:38:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/protractor-and-compasses-in-a-roundabout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/protractor-and-compasses-in-a-roundabout/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:38:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/protractor-and-compasses-in-a-roundabout/ 21.58691000 39.18702000 <![CDATA[Scrapped navy boats in a roundabout]]>

Scrapped navy boats in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:32:06]]>

Scrapped navy boats in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:32:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scrapped-navy-boats-in-a-roundabout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scrapped-navy-boats-in-a-roundabout/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:32:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/scrapped-navy-boats-in-a-roundabout/ 21.61606000 39.16711000 <![CDATA[Two American Airplanes in a roundabout]]>

Two American Airplanes in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:28:17]]>

Two American Airplanes in a roundabout
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-02-14 02:28:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-american-airplanes-in-a-roundabout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-american-airplanes-in-a-roundabout/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:28:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-american-airplanes-in-a-roundabout/ 21.59796000 39.14442000 <![CDATA[Giant sunflower]]>

Giant sunflower
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:57:51]]>

Giant sunflower
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:57:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sunflower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sunflower/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:57:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sunflower/ 49.10177200 -97.54972800 <![CDATA[Giant sturgeon]]>

Giant sturgeon
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:52:33
This is an original size re-production of Manitoba's biggest sturgeon. Weight 406 lbs.,Length 15 1/2 ft.,age 150 years, a female, full of caviar. The record sturgeon was taken out of Roseau River east of Dominion City, by Sandy Waddell, October 27, 1903. Hauled home in a seven-foot Democrat by a team of horses, five feet of this monster still trailed the ground.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sturgeon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sturgeon/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:52:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-sturgeon/ 49.14221700 -97.15567000 <![CDATA[Buffalo statue]]>

Buffalo statue
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:45:26
The Grunthal Chamber of Commerce, erected this statue in 1995, to commemorate the tourism brought to this area through the efforts of Nick and Sara Janz and their family, at the Cottonwood Corner Game Farm.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buffalo-statue-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buffalo-statue-1/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:45:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/buffalo-statue-1/ 49.40984300 -96.87192000 <![CDATA[Giant blue heron]]>

Giant blue heron
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:05:39]]>

Giant blue heron
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 17:05:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-blue-heron/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-blue-heron/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:05:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-blue-heron/ 54.12234100 -114.40188100 <![CDATA[Giant fly fishing rod]]>

Giant fly fishing rod
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 16:38:38
Raised money by selling shares - 1830 shares (a piece of the rod) for $5 per centimeter

The fly is a fluorescent orange Skyomish Sunrise and sits on a 5/8" line of hollow plastic. A nail knot and a blood knot are used on the rod.

The rod was machined in six local shops with 470 hours of donated equipment and shop time and 576 hours of donated labour, with 41 local companies contributing to the final package.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fly-fishing-rod/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fly-fishing-rod/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:38:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fly-fishing-rod/ 54.39991900 -126.64902200 <![CDATA[Giant Canadian flag]]>

Giant Canadian flag
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 16:27:30
Built in support of the I Care Campaign which received international attention when the people of Falkland challenged the rest of Canada to fly the Canadian Flag.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-canadian-flag/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-canadian-flag/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:27:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-canadian-flag/ 50.50037500 -119.56887100 <![CDATA[Giant viking]]>

Giant viking
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-14 16:20:16
"This statue of the Burnaby North Viking symbolizes the spirit of strength and courage in each of us that seeks new challenges and new horizons to make a better world.
Created by John Clarke and built by the staff and Welding students of Burnaby North - June 13, 1994"

Apparently graduates refer to it as Satan and every single household on the street across from it signed a petition against it being erected. It was vandalized in 1995 or 1996 to have blonde hair, makeup and a pink bra!

It is dressed in a fur-trimmed red hat during December.]]>

Giant rattlesnake and meadow lark
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:37:01]]>

Giant rattlesnake and meadow lark
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:37:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-rattlesnake-and-meadow-lark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-rattlesnake-and-meadow-lark/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:37:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-rattlesnake-and-meadow-lark/ 50.88590300 -109.54245300 <![CDATA[Cabrea the Snow Goose]]>

Cabrea the Snow Goose
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:25:53
In celebration of the year 2000. The Dunrea Flea Market Committee has erected this snow goose sculpture. This sculpture recognizes our geographic location in the central North American geese flyway. These geese have been known to migrate through this area since the late 1800's. The hardy snow geese are the most numerous among all breeds that migrate through this area. A popular resting area for migrating geese is at bone lake, 3 miles northeast of Dunrea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cabrea-the-snow-goose/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cabrea-the-snow-goose/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:25:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cabrea-the-snow-goose/ 49.40350300 -99.73213000 <![CDATA[Giant cow]]>

Giant cow
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:21:50]]>

Giant cow
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:21:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cow-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cow-2/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:21:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-cow-2/ 46.54766500 -87.42695000 <![CDATA[Giant milk bottle]]>

Giant milk bottle
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 20:15:12
On the front lawn of the Center School Office building, the Town of Whately has a 19' high replica of a Milk Bottle. The sculpture was designed by Frederick Uttley Wells and Lincoln Bond acted as contractor. The 3,000 pound Milk Bottle is constructed of reinforced concrete and has a cap made of folded canvas.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-milk-bottle-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-milk-bottle-1/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:15:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-milk-bottle-1/ 42.44376400 -72.63545400 <![CDATA[Smog Man]]>

Smog Man
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 17:06:05
This Smog man can be seen standing on the rooftop of VIP Automotive at the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and South La Brea Avenue. He doen't have the usual hand position of a muffler man, but he's about the same size. He's dressed in a dapper white shirt with red bow tie.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smog-man/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smog-man/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:06:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smog-man/ 34.04995100 -118.34381700 <![CDATA[Giant guitar pick]]>

Giant guitar pick
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:59:47]]>

Giant guitar pick
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:59:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-guitar-pick/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-guitar-pick/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:59:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-guitar-pick/ 50.98962900 -114.07129100 <![CDATA[Giant fender guitar]]>

Giant fender guitar
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:57:14]]>

Giant fender guitar
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:57:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fender-guitar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fender-guitar/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:57:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-fender-guitar/ 50.99025900 -114.07145500 <![CDATA[Nanobojo]]>

Nanobojo
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:53:33
This large guy stands just within the city of Bemidji. He stands across the street from the Babe the Blue Ox and Paul Bunyan statues that welcome all to the area.

He stands outside of a souvenir shop right on the main drive going into Bemidji, the Wolf Trading Post.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanobojo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanobojo/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:53:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanobojo/ 47.47087800 -94.87962500 <![CDATA[Millenium Sundial]]>

Millenium Sundial
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-13 16:49:14
"This beautiful working sundial in located off of Highway 43, in front of Centre 2000-a world class visitor and interpretive centre. The sundial measures 40 feet high and accurately tells time, and celebrates the millennium year-2000.In conjunction with the community sundial is our time capsule project. Time capsules are sealed and incorporated into the sundial, celebrating the millennium through the eyes of our community, recognizing the pioneers and volunteers in our region."]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/millenium-sundial/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/millenium-sundial/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:49:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/millenium-sundial/ 55.18257400 -118.81685400 <![CDATA[World's largest cap gun]]>

World's largest cap gun
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 20:43:27
An incongruous, wild west-style toy cap gun is mounted above the door of a business, taking a bead on passing traffic.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-cap-gun/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-cap-gun/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:43:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/worlds-largest-cap-gun/ 39.10245400 -94.59902000 <![CDATA[Giant saw]]>

Giant saw
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 15:06:28
A large saw promotes a building supply business.]]>

Giant saw
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 15:06:28
A large saw promotes a building supply business.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-saw/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-saw/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:06:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-saw/ 30.13166200 -92.10968100 <![CDATA[Auto Parts Sculpture]]>

Auto Parts Sculpture
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 15:04:14
He's made of old mufflers and painted to resemble a goofy cap-wearing mechanic in blue overalls. He stands on the roof of an auto repair shop, his upright exhaust pipe arm raised in friendly greeting.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/auto-parts-sculpture/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/auto-parts-sculpture/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:04:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/auto-parts-sculpture/ 29.72798900 -90.60083800 <![CDATA[Pickle Man]]>

Pickle Man
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 14:52:12
Pickle Man, apparently carved in place from an old tree stump, is wacky, yet courtly enough to tip his top hat to newcomers. He also grasps a walking stick, as if just returned from the Pennsylvania wilderness to his homey Dillsburg barrel.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pickle-man/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pickle-man/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:52:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pickle-man/ 40.11127400 -77.03444500 <![CDATA[Gateway Arch Replica]]>

Gateway Arch Replica
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 14:41:07
The famed "Vandalia Gateway Arch." Yes, the proprietors of the Travelodge in Vandalia have saved travelers a 65-mile hassle by erecting a replica of the Saarinen eyesore. It's truly more remarkable that that Leaning Tower near Chicago or Eiffel Tower copy in Texas.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gateway-arch-replica/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gateway-arch-replica/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gateway-arch-replica/ 38.97681000 -89.09782600 <![CDATA[Ron Heggeler's Teepee Tower]]>

Ron Heggeler's Teepee Tower
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-12 14:34:23
Blue plates, bells, wind chimes, and frying pans adorn this huge folk-art monolith in the front yard of a San Francisco Victorian home. Vines creep up, metal rods poke out, and the wind makes a soothing noise through the jumble of metal objects.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-heggelers-teepee-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-heggelers-teepee-tower/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:34:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-heggelers-teepee-tower/ 37.77764900 -122.43203100 <![CDATA[Fantoft Stave Church]]>

Fantoft Stave Church
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By: Dania
@ 2011-12-26 01:55:45]]>

Fantoft Stave Church
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By: Dania
@ 2011-12-26 01:55:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fantoft-stave-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fantoft-stave-church/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:55:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fantoft-stave-church/ 60.33931500 5.35325700 <![CDATA[Airplane house in Abuja]]>

Airplane house in Abuja
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By: Dania
@ 2011-10-30 05:17:11
Driving South into Abuja on the main highway, it is impossible to miss the Abuja Airplane House. Rising above the city on a grassy hill, the massive villa of the Said family is visible from a mile away.

Liza Said, a Lebanese immigrant to Nigeria had always loved traveling. She and her husband, a contractor named Jammal, married in the 1980s and were living in Nigeria. Willing to promise the world for her love, Jammal agreed to one day build a plane-shaped home for her as a symbol of their love and her love of travel. For years, the promise remained unfulfilled, until the in the early 1999, the Said family found the perfect location for their dream home.]]>

Giant Shells & sandcastle building front
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-09-16 18:35:48]]>

Giant Shells & sandcastle building front
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-09-16 18:35:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-shells-sandcastle-building-front/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-shells-sandcastle-building-front/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:35:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-shells-sandcastle-building-front/ 27.62772300 -97.22406000 <![CDATA[Big football]]>

Big football
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By: adrbr
@ 2011-09-11 13:45:37]]>

Big football
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By: adrbr
@ 2011-09-11 13:45:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-football-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-football-1/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:45:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-football-1/ 52.33974200 6.64865700 <![CDATA[A Hurricane Proof House]]>

A Hurricane Proof House
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By: Fab
@ 2011-09-07 03:37:55
An egg house, proof against hurricanes.]]>

A Hurricane Proof House
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By: Fab
@ 2011-09-07 03:37:55
An egg house, proof against hurricanes.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-hurricane-proof-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-hurricane-proof-house/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:37:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-hurricane-proof-house/ 32.76677700 -79.82006400 <![CDATA[Bonnie Parker's grave]]>

Bonnie Parker's grave
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By: Dania
@ 2011-08-03 19:43:35
Notorious outlaw Bonnie Parker (Bonnie and Clyde) is interred at this spot.]]>

Bonnie Parker's grave
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By: Dania
@ 2011-08-03 19:43:35
Notorious outlaw Bonnie Parker (Bonnie and Clyde) is interred at this spot.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bonnie-parkers-grave/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bonnie-parkers-grave/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:43:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bonnie-parkers-grave/ 32.86740000 -96.86389800 <![CDATA[The Bluebird Cafe]]>

The Bluebird Cafe
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2011-06-20 11:31:33
Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift was discovered here when she was 15 while performing a showcase in front of a bunch of record label people. Scott Borchetta came up to her at the end of her set ,and told her he didn't have a record label but planned on starting one called Big Machine Records and wanted to sign her. The rest is history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebird_Cafe]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-bluebird-cafe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-bluebird-cafe/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:31:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-bluebird-cafe/ 36.10233300 -86.81723500 <![CDATA[Worlds Largest Twine Ball]]>

Worlds Largest Twine Ball
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2011-04-27 05:23:23
Francis A. Johnson was a quiet man who spent his entire life in Meeker County. For reasons that are lost to time, he began rolling a ball of twine in his basement 1950. Francis rolled twine four hours a day, every day. He eventually moved the ball onto his front lawn and used railroad jacks to ensure proper wrapping; Johnson cared as much about his ball's roundness as its diameter. For 29 years this magnificent sphere evolved at Johnson's farm, and he eventually built a circular open air shed to protect it from the elements.

Johnson didn't stop until 1979. By then his ball weighed almost 9 tons and was 12 feet wide. He died of emphysema, and the town figured that nearly thirty years of twine dust killed him. But Darwin was also proud of Johnson, and somehow rolled his big ball next to the water tower. It's known as "World's Largest Twine Ball Rolled By One Man"
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Sputnik IV Crash Site
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2011-04-21 13:08:22
Sputnik IV stayed in its useless orbit until September 5, 1962, when it fell screaming from the sky over Wisconsin. All 7 tons, including the dummy cosmonaut, burned up in the atmosphere -- except one 20-pound hunk of metal. That piece crashed into the street outside of the Rahr-West Art Museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sputnik-iv-crash-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sputnik-iv-crash-site/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:08:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sputnik-iv-crash-site/ 44.09893100 -87.65769400 <![CDATA[Rock In The House]]>

BEV

Rock In The House
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2011-04-21 12:23:28
On April 24, 1995, a 55-ton boulder suddenly rolled 400 feet down a cliff along the Mississippi river and plowed into the 2-bedroom house of Maxine and Dwight Anderson. When the dust settled the Anderson's found a huge, coin-shaped rock where their master bedroom used to be. The rock is still there today. John Burt, a local real estate investor, bought the house -- with the rock still firmly wedged inside it -- and turned it into a tourist attraction: The Rock In The House.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-in-the-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-in-the-house/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:23:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-in-the-house/ 44.13557432 -91.72438025 <![CDATA[St. Martin's Church]]>

St. Martin's Church
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-04-07 07:40:53
St. Martin's Church is 12 ft. x 16 ft., and has been proclaimed the "World's Smallest Active Catholic Church.". Built in 1915 with leftover lumber from a school construction, it holds 12 wooden pews and seats about 20 people. A yearly service is held on November 11th - All Soul's Day.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martins-church-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martins-church-2/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:40:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martins-church-2/ 30.02655600 -96.72258600 <![CDATA[Original Sturtevant Amtrak Station]]>

BEV

Original Sturtevant Amtrak Station
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By: CheesyCheetah
@ 2011-03-26 04:40:41
Built in 1901. The station is no longer in this location it was moved to Linwood Park in Caledonia, WI. approx 8 miles away. It was transported in 3 sections in the early morning hours when traffic was minimal.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/original-sturtevant-amtrak-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/original-sturtevant-amtrak-station/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:40:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/original-sturtevant-amtrak-station/ 42.70088173 -87.90574272 <![CDATA[Villa Girasole rotating house]]>

Villa Girasole rotating house
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By: Dania
@ 2011-02-24 10:14:48
Built in 1935 by Angelo Invernizzi.]]>

Villa Girasole rotating house
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By: Dania
@ 2011-02-24 10:14:48
Built in 1935 by Angelo Invernizzi.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-girasole-rotating-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-girasole-rotating-house/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:14:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-girasole-rotating-house/ 45.46086100 11.10427000 <![CDATA[The Flintstone's Bedrock City theme park]]>

The Flintstone's Bedrock City theme park
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-02-20 07:11:03]]>

The Flintstone's Bedrock City theme park
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-02-20 07:11:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-flintstones-bedrock-city-theme-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-flintstones-bedrock-city-theme-park/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:11:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-flintstones-bedrock-city-theme-park/ 43.76263800 -103.61443600 <![CDATA[Future Birthplace of Captain James T Kirk]]>

Future Birthplace of Captain James T Kirk

Future Birthplace of Captain James T Kirk
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By: mlc1us
@ 2011-02-18 14:10:06
James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise, will be born in Riverside on March 22, 2228. A plaque behind these buildings marks the spot for present (and future) fans.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/future-birthplace-of-captain-james-t-kirk/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/future-birthplace-of-captain-james-t-kirk/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:10:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/future-birthplace-of-captain-james-t-kirk/ 41.47944200 -91.58205000 <![CDATA[The Coon Chicken Inn]]>

The Coon Chicken Inn
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By: jbottero
@ 2011-02-02 19:47:54
Coon Chicken Inn was an American chain of three restaurants founded by Maxon Lester Graham and Adelaide Burt in 1925, which prospered until the late 1950s. The restaurant's name (which uses an ethnic slur), trademarks, and entrances of the restaurants were designed to look like a smiling blackface caricature of an African-American porter. The smiling capped porter head also appeared on menus, dishes, and promotional items.

The first Coon Chicken Inn was opened in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah in 1925. In 1929, another restaurant was opened in then-suburban Lake City near Seattle, Washington, and a third was opened in the Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon, in 1931. Later, a cabaret, orchestra, and catering were added to the Seattle and Salt Lake restaurants.

As you can see from the post card images here: http://hollywood.pdx.edu/html/coon_chicken_inn.html, the same building exists today, although obviously it's a different restaurant now.
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Giant Roadside Champagne Bottle
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By: 08lasventuras
@ 2011-01-11 16:11:40
Bottle used originally to advertise the Renault Winery in New Jersey, there used to be several scattered throughout New Jersey. This one is in New Gretna, and currently has a "Your ad here" sign on it.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-roadside-champagne-bottle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-roadside-champagne-bottle/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:11:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-roadside-champagne-bottle/ 39.58916800 -74.46301100 <![CDATA[Palacio del Sal - a hotel built entirely out of salt]]>

Palacio del Sal - a hotel built entirely out of salt

Palacio del Sal - a hotel built entirely out of salt
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-01-06 14:57:31
Palacio de Sal (Spanish for "Palace of salt") is a hotel built of salt blocks. It is located at the edge of Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat.

The first hotel was built in 1993-1995 out of salt blocks in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni, and soon became a popular tourist destination. It had 12 double rooms, a common bathroom, and no shower. Its location in the center of a desert produced sanitary problems, as most waste had to be collected manually. Mismanagement caused serious environmental pollution and the hotel had to be dismantled in 2002.

Around 2007, a new hotel was built, under the name Palacio de Sal, in a new location at the eastern edge of Salar de Uyuni, 25 km away from the town of Uyuni. The site is 350 km (220 miles) south of Bolivia's capital La Paz. The building was constructed of about 1 million 35-cm (14-inch) salt blocks, which are used for the floor, walls, ceiling and furniture, including beds, tables, chairs and sculptures. The sanitary system has been restructured to comply with the government regulations. The hotel has a dry sauna and a steam room, a saltwater pool and whirlpool baths.

In the new hotel, as in the old one, there is a rule prohibiting licking the walls (in order to prevent their degradation).]]>

Dinosaurs
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-30 06:22:02]]>

Dinosaurs
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-30 06:22:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-5/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:22:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-5/ 43.57813700 112.02448000 <![CDATA[El Cerro de Nandy]]>

El Cerro de Nandy
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By: Parabellum
@ 2010-12-21 13:53:09
You must have a 4X4 vehicle to visit this mountaintop bar/restaurant.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=44463752661#!/group.php?gid=44463752661&v=wall]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-cerro-de-nandy/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-cerro-de-nandy/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:53:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/el-cerro-de-nandy/ 18.15260600 -66.00959800 <![CDATA[Ufo Landed on Building]]>

Ufo Landed on Building
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By: jvdB
@ 2010-12-21 02:37:14
An UFO has landed here..

(part of an art expo in 2000)]]>

Ufo Landed on Building
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By: jvdB
@ 2010-12-21 02:37:14
An UFO has landed here..

(part of an art expo in 2000)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ufo-landed-on-building/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ufo-landed-on-building/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:37:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ufo-landed-on-building/ 52.08710000 5.11699600 <![CDATA[Badlands Petrified Gardens]]>

Badlands Petrified Gardens
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-20 08:17:37]]>

Badlands Petrified Gardens
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-20 08:17:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badlands-petrified-gardens/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badlands-petrified-gardens/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:17:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badlands-petrified-gardens/ 43.84894900 -101.48094900 <![CDATA[Super-duper sized fries and a drink]]>

Super-duper sized fries and a drink
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By: milwhcky
@ 2010-12-12 17:55:11]]>

Super-duper sized fries and a drink
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By: milwhcky
@ 2010-12-12 17:55:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/super-duper-sized-fries-and-a-drink/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/super-duper-sized-fries-and-a-drink/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:55:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/super-duper-sized-fries-and-a-drink/ 36.14530700 -115.24286900 <![CDATA[Nash Dinosaur Track Site]]>

Nash Dinosaur Track Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2010-12-12 14:11:25
The sign points to "NASH DINOSAUR TRACKS", a shop featuring dinosaur tracks from a neighboring quarry.

http://nashdinosaurtracks.com
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2111

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nash-dinosaur-track-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nash-dinosaur-track-site/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:11:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nash-dinosaur-track-site/ 42.28491300 -72.54733800 <![CDATA[Moxie Museum]]>

Moxie Museum
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By: skyeye
@ 2010-12-04 15:14:48
Moxie Headquarters or Moxie Museum is located inside Frank Anicetti’s Kennebec Fruit Co., a general store.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxie
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/641
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moxie-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moxie-museum/ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:14:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moxie-museum/ 43.99614100 -70.06091900 <![CDATA[Het Land Van Ooit]]>

Het Land Van Ooit
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-12-02 01:45:53
Het Land Van Ooit, Drunen, closed 2007
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Het Land Van Ooit
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-12-02 01:45:53
Het Land Van Ooit, Drunen, closed 2007
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/het-land-van-ooit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/het-land-van-ooit/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:45:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/het-land-van-ooit/ 51.69466600 5.17039800 <![CDATA[Old Elbe tunnel automobile lift]]>

Old Elbe tunnel automobile lift
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By: GlobalPlayer
@ 2010-11-25 05:25:19
ld Elbe Tunnel or St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel (German: Alter Elbtunnel (coll.) or St. Pauli Elbtunnel (official name)) which opened in 1911, is a pedestrian and vehicle tunnel in Hamburg, Germany. The 426 m (1,398 ft) long tunnel was a technical sensation; 24 m (80 ft) beneath the surface, two tubes with 6 m (20 ft) diameter connect central Hamburg with the docks and shipyards on the south side of the river Elbe. This meant a big improvement for tens of thousands of workers in one of the busiest harbours in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-elbe-tunnel-automobile-lift/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-elbe-tunnel-automobile-lift/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:25:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-elbe-tunnel-automobile-lift/ 53.54624400 9.96664900 <![CDATA[Lucas Plate]]>

Lucas Plate
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-24 13:03:15
"World's Largest Souvenir Travel Plate"]]>

Lucas Plate
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-24 13:03:15
"World's Largest Souvenir Travel Plate"]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lucas-plate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lucas-plate/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:03:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lucas-plate/ 39.05770100 -98.52780500 <![CDATA[Hammon's Root Beer Mug]]>

Hammon's Root Beer Mug
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-23 09:10:41
What's this? It's a... a... giant MUG! No, it's Hannon's Root Beer, a local favorite in Valparaiso, Indiana. Sporting an enormous root beer mug, this is a roadside attraction at its best. Need some cool suds on a hot summer day? Grab a cold one at Hannon's.

UPDATE 11/09 : Hannon's Root Beer Stand in Valparaiso, IN is no longer in existence. It has been replaced by a Mercantile Bank. The old root beer mug sign was purchased and erected at a new location by a new "Frost-Top" drive-in on the other side of town. It too is now closed, and sadly, was very short-lived. The mug remains at that location, which has since been turned into a First Source Bank. At least Valparaiso still has the trademark mug to remember the old Hannon's by.]]>

Yellow Cab on static display
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By: GlobalPlayer
@ 2010-11-23 01:59:19]]>

Yellow Cab on static display
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By: GlobalPlayer
@ 2010-11-23 01:59:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-cab-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-cab-on-static-display/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:59:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-cab-on-static-display/ 42.97635200 -81.16148400 <![CDATA[Entrance to Herbertstraße - Hamburgs red-light district]]>

Entrance to Herbertstraße - Hamburgs red-light district

Entrance to Herbertstraße - Hamburgs red-light district
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By: GlobalPlayer
@ 2010-11-18 13:38:42
The Herbertstraße, a short side street of the Davidstraße, has prostitutes behind windows waiting for customers. Since 1933, large screens block the view into Herbertstraße from the adjacent streets. Since the 1970s, there have been signs saying that entrance to the street is prohibited for women and juveniles; however, technically it is a public road which anyone may enter.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-herbertstra-e-hamburgs-red-light-district/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-herbertstra-e-hamburgs-red-light-district/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:38:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-herbertstra-e-hamburgs-red-light-district/ 53.54810600 9.96270100 <![CDATA[Canada Goose No. 2]]>

Canada Goose No. 2
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By: Dania
@ 2010-11-04 17:22:17]]>

Canada Goose No. 2
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By: Dania
@ 2010-11-04 17:22:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canada-goose-no-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canada-goose-no-2/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:22:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canada-goose-no-2/ 47.98428000 -84.78040200 <![CDATA[The Dawson Lounge - Irelands smallest pub]]>

The Dawson Lounge - Irelands smallest pub

The Dawson Lounge - Irelands smallest pub
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By: Dania
@ 2010-11-04 13:50:21
The smallest pub in Ireland and a great place to drink Guinness.
The Dawson Lounge has two big selling pints: It's the smallest pub in Ireland and they serve one of the best pints of plain in the capitol.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-dawson-lounge-irelands-smallest-pub/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-dawson-lounge-irelands-smallest-pub/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:50:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-dawson-lounge-irelands-smallest-pub/ 53.33970000 -6.25872400 <![CDATA[Bromølle Kro - Denmarks oldest inn]]>

Bromølle Kro - Denmarks oldest inn
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 15:04:40
Established 1198]]>

Bromølle Kro - Denmarks oldest inn
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 15:04:40
Established 1198]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brom-lle-kro-denmarks-oldest-inn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brom-lle-kro-denmarks-oldest-inn/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:04:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brom-lle-kro-denmarks-oldest-inn/ 55.61208100 11.38729400 <![CDATA[The Skirrid Mountain Inn - Oldest pub in Wales]]>

The Skirrid Mountain Inn - Oldest pub in Wales
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 14:57:24
Established around 1100.]]>

The Skirrid Mountain Inn - Oldest pub in Wales
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 14:57:24
Established around 1100.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-skirrid-mountain-inn-oldest-pub-in-wales/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-skirrid-mountain-inn-oldest-pub-in-wales/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:57:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-skirrid-mountain-inn-oldest-pub-in-wales/ 51.88034900 -2.98059600 <![CDATA[Seans Bar - Oldest pub in Ireland]]>

Seans Bar - Oldest pub in Ireland
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 14:47:32
Established 900 AD.]]>

Seans Bar - Oldest pub in Ireland
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By: Dania
@ 2010-10-28 14:47:32
Established 900 AD.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seans-bar-oldest-pub-in-ireland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seans-bar-oldest-pub-in-ireland/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:47:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seans-bar-oldest-pub-in-ireland/ 53.42259800 -7.94156600