Roadside Attractions in Springfield

1 place worth pulling over for in Springfield, Ohio, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Hartman Rock Garden

Springfield, Ohio

Handcrafted during the Great Depression, this extraordinary folk art environment features hundreds of miniature stone structures, figurines, and gardens. Self-taught artist Ben Hartman used local stones to construct detailed castles, historical monuments, and biblical scenes in his own backyard. It is a whimsical masterpiece of American outsider art.

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

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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.