Cabazon Dinosaurs
A larger-than-life roadside landmark in Cabazon that turns a quick stop into a classic photo detour.
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3Folk Art
1Giant Statue
1Worlds Largest
1Public Art
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| Attraction | City | Type | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabazon Dinosaurs | Cabazon | Giant Statue | |
| Watts Towers | Los Angeles | Folk Art | |
| World's Tallest Thermometer | Baker | Worlds Largest | |
| Seven Magic Mountains nearby desert art | Nipton | Public Art | |
| Winchester Mystery House | San Jose | Weird Architecture | |
| Mystery Spot | Santa Cruz | Classic Roadside | |
| Bubblegum Alley | San Luis Obispo | Weird Photo | |
| Salvation Mountain | Salvation Mountain | Folk Art | |
| Slab City and East Jesus | Calipatria | Folk Art | |
| Roaring Camp Railroads | Felton | Historic Oddity |
The list
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Watts Towers
A handmade, highly personal art stop in Los Angeles that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.
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World's Tallest Thermometer
A bragging-rights roadside stop in Baker built for travelers who love 'world's largest' photo ops.
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Seven Magic Mountains nearby desert art
An offbeat road-trip stop in Nipton that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.
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Winchester Mystery House
An unusual building or built environment in San Jose that is worth slowing down to see.
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Mystery Spot
A throwback roadside attraction in Santa Cruz with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.
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Bubblegum Alley
An offbeat road-trip stop in San Luis Obispo that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.
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Salvation Mountain
A handmade, highly personal art stop in Salvation Mountain that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.
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Slab City and East Jesus
A handmade, highly personal art stop in Calipatria that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.
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Roaring Camp Railroads
An offbeat road-trip stop in Felton that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.
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