Roadside Attractions
Why Are Wizard of Oz Flying Monkeys Watching Over Burlington?
Look up along Burlington’s waterfront: Wizard of Oz-inspired flying monkeys perch overhead, with a backstory involving a waterbed store and theft.
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Vermont Public Art
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Roadside Attractions
Spot Vermont’s Famous Whale Tails Beside I-89 in South Burlington
You've seen Vermont's whale tails from I-89. Now discover the story behind the massive granite sculpture and why whales belong in Vermont.
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Roadside Attractions
The Whimsical Roadside Sculptures You Need to See in Rutland, VT
Ever wondered about the giant T-Rex, jazz musicians and other scrap-metal sculptures along Route 7 in Rutland? Discover the story behind this whimsical Vermont roadside attraction and the family business that transformed discarded steel into public art.
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Roadside Attractions
Why Is There a Giant Filing Cabinet in Burlington, Vermont?
Why does Burlington have a 40-foot filing cabinet? The story behind this strange Vermont landmark makes it much more interesting.
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Roadside Attractions
Get the Point? Find Vermont’s Giant Middle Fingers in Westford
Three giant middle fingers tower over Route 128 in Westford. Discover the zoning dispute that turned a personal protest into a Vermont landmark.
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Roadside Attractions
Vermont’s Giant Fire Hydrant Jack in Shelburne
A giant red jack made from fire hydrants? This unusual Shelburne roadside sculpture has a surprising connection to September 11 and local public art.
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Roadside Attractions
9 Quirky Roadside Attractions in Vermont Worth Pulling Over For
Giant gorillas. Whale tails. A 40-foot filing cabinet. A grave with a window. Vermont has some wonderfully strange roadside attractions, and these nine are worth adding to your next road trip.
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The Arts
Step Inside One of Vermont’s Most Colorful Roadside Stops
An old dairy barn along Route 7 in Wallingford hides reclaimed stained glass, an eclectic gift shop, a room filled with flowers and a half-acre Magic Garden worth pulling over for.
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Roadside Attractions
Find the Whale Tails That Returned to Randolph, Vermont
Randolph lost its famous whale tails in 1999. Twenty years later, artist Jim Sardonis brought whales back to the hillside with Whale Dance.
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Experiences
A 74-Foot Granite Zipper? Find This Quirky Barre, Vermont Attraction
A 74-foot granite zipper is tucked into downtown Barre, Vermont. Here's where to find this unusual roadside attraction and why it's worth a stop.
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