Heading out of North Carolina, we began to notice a change in the roadside attraction landscapes. We didn’t think it was possible, but South Carolina seems to have even stranger things on offer!

Want to know what we found? Read on to find out…

1. UFO Welcome Center: Bowman, South Carolina

A warm welcome is given not just to the aliens, but also to those strangely interested visitors to the UFO Welcome Center in Bowman, South Carolina.

The owner of this wacky attraction, Jody Pendarvis, has been awaiting the arrival of non-human beings since 1994 and insists that his attempt at a UFO will be a welcoming environment for aliens to get to know the human kind.

2. Button King Museum: Bishopville, South Carolina

Is there a cure for insomnia? While there may not be a definitive answer, one man has certainly made the most of this tiring condition, turning his time into a lifelong obsession with buttons.

From button suits, to button cars, Dalton Stevens has it covered…quite literally. The Button King Museum showcases a man’s lifework and offers quite a sight to look at.

3. South of the Border: Dillon, South Carolina

The South of the Border Tourist Complex is guarded by the very lovable Pedro, shaded from the harsh Mexican sun by an imposing sombrero. Pedro is a sign of what you can expect as you head further south…so basically every stereotypical embodiment of Mexico.

However, the kids seem to love this kind of thing, so either avoid this stretch of highway like the plague, or be prepared to make a roadside stop to scramble through the endless buckets of cheap novelties, all in the aim of bagging a bargain.

4. Kingdom of Oyotunji African Village: Sheldon, South Carolina

Regarded as a whole other country in its own right, the Kingdom of Oyotunji is a relatively uncrowded African Village that can be found right in the heart of Sheldon, South Carolina.

Home to several bizarre concrete monuments, and well, not much else, this African village does provide an interesting day out for the family, if nothing else.

-Chrissy

Know of any other South Carolina attractions that are just plain weird. Comment us below to tell us more!

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Home to everyone’s favorite kind of deep-fried chicken, Kentucky is a southern state that has enough strange roadside attractions to, well, fill a bucket!

So join us as we twister our way through the land of Colonel Sanders and uncover the weirdest and wackiest attractions on offer here.

1. Mammoth Cave Wax Museum: Cave City, Kentucky

These days wax replicas have taken on a whole new meaning, with some so realistic, it’s hard to tell between the wax figure and the real person. However, due to the age of the Mammoth Cave Wax Museum, many of the figures aren’t quite as realistic as one would expect.

From Martin Luther King and Mark Twain, to the cast of Baywatch and Elvis, Mammoth Cave boasts everyone significant to both the Hollywood and History worlds.

2. The First KFC: Corbin, Kentucky

This is where the junk food craze that was to take the nation, and inevitably the world by storm, began. Experience the original recipe in its original setting…fortunately though, you won’t be offered the original chicken!

3. World’s Largest Bat: Louisville, Kentucky

The search for “world’s biggest things” was met with another entry in the country town of Louisville, Kentucky, when we stumbled across a giant baseball bat. In fact, it weighs in at an impressive 34 tons to be exact.

The bat appears to wreck havoc right across town, with a 3D painting of the ball smashing into a window of the local glass shop, and a leathery bat also found at the nearby costume shop.

4. Vent Haven: Ventriloquist Museum: Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Ventriloquism is something that has intrigued the public for many years, and as fascinating as it may be, many of us are still wary of just what these “dummies” can do.

This museum really puts you right in the thick of it, as you walk through endless rooms of silently grinning dolls, it’s hard not to get a slight feeling of the “heebie-jeebies” and wonder just what’s going on in their little wooden heads.

5. Answers in Genesis Creation Museum: Petersburg, Kentucky

Offering some sort of answer to the age old debate between Evolution and Creationism, the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum is an attraction that is guaranteed to surprise even the most skeptical among us.

From dinosaurs and cave men, to Damnation Alley and the Garden on Eden, this museum has it all, leaving no stone unturned and no myth left without an attempted answer.

-Chrissy

Think there’s more to fill the bucket? Leave your ideas in the comments below.

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The Great American Road Trip is a journey that is quintessential to any American vacation. While many stick to famous roads like Route 66, others are simply willing to enjoy the immense and true natural beauty of this great land.

So we’ve picked out 5 of the most scenic drives in the US in the hope of instilling an eagerness to discover again just how beautiful this country is.

1. Blue Ridge Parkway

Regarded as America’s favorite drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through Virginia and North Carolina, touching on sections of the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks.

Along the way be sure to check out the Humpback Rocks, Whetstone Ridge and the Buena Vista Overlook.

2. Highway 1

The US road system simply wouldn’t be the same if the famous Highway 1 were to shut up shop and cease to exist. Highway 1 is monumental to the United States and runs for an impressive 3,800 kilometres, connecting most of the major cities on the East Cost.

This route is overflowing with history and the coastal sections are also sure to be highlights as well.

3. Going-to-the-Sun-Road

While the name of this road shouldn’t be taken in the literal sense, its metaphorical title should work as an indication of the surprising beauty of this dramatic stretch of road.

Spanning the heart of Montana’s Glacier National Park, this road is dominated by views of the Going-to-the-Sun Mountain (hence the name) and boasts natural attractions like the Bird Woman Falls, Weeping Wall, Jackson Glacier and Rising Sun.

4. Great River Road

Discover the all-American Mississippi River when you embark on an adventure along the Great River Road. While it isn’t a single road (as the name may suggest), it is comprised of several amazing stretches of road, each offering brilliant views of the river and its surrounding natural attractions.

The Great River Road is the perfect option for those who can’t be bothered to hire a boat to make their way up this famous stretch and would rather hire a car to do the job.

5. Seward Highway

Running through the US state of Alaska, the Seward Highway is a masterpiece when it comes to spectacular scenery and great Alaskan highlights.

This highway runs through the towns of Bear Creek, Moose Pass, Portage Glacier and Anchorage, offering unsurpassed lake views and mountain landscapes.

-Chrissy

Driven any other amazing roads you think are worthy of this list? Let us know about them in the comments below!

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