Roadside Attractions in Boston
1 place worth pulling over for in Boston, Massachusetts, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
Also worth a stop in the United States
Thistle Ghost Town
Spanish Fork, Utah
Thistle is a haunting ghost town drowned by a massive landslide in 1983 that dammed the Spanish Fork River. Today, visitors can view the eerie ruins of partially submerged houses and collapsed structures from the highway. It stands as a silent, powerful reminder of nature's sudden destructive force.
Museum of Clean
Pocatello, Idaho
This massive museum dedicated to the concept of cleanliness features thousands of vintage vacuums, historical washing devices, and interactive exhibits. Founded by cleaning magnate Don Aslett, it aims to sell clean as a lifestyle and boasts the world's largest collection of pre-electric vacuum cleaners.
The Giant Prairie Dog
Cactus Flat, SD
This iconic 12-foot-tall, six-ton concrete statue has stood guard over the South Dakota plains since 1959. Located at the Ranch Store, it invites travelers to admire its quirky stature and buy peanuts to feed a very active, real-life colony of resident prairie dogs nearby.