#Wonderfully Weird Road Trip Stops – 7 Of The Oddest Attractions In America

#3 Corn Palace

Ever wanted to see a castle made out of food? Well, here’s your chance. If you head to the Mitchell Corn Palace in South Dakota, you’ll see a real-life huge castle made from corn that even has Russian-inspired turrets! It all began in 1892 when settlers made their first corn palace to demonstrate how fertile the soil was. Be sure to visit during the summer when local artists fill the palace with murals made from grains and maize to celebrate the tradition. The annual Corn Palace Festival sees some top names in Country music perform and tours are free.

#4 Alligator Farm

The home of the Merman, whether you believe or not, you can see the him here! This popular attraction in Hot Springs, Arkansas is a privately-run zoo and petting farm. It’s been open to the public since 1902 and is in the business of raising alligators. There’s a small museum, plenty of creepy mounted alligators and the mummified remains of what is alleged to be evidence of a Merman. You’ll also see turtles, cougars, lemurs and turkeys – a strange combination but the kids will love the petting zoo.

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