Unusual Landmarks the Tourists Might Miss
In our small town of Floyd, we actually have a street named “Batman Thumper.” The Blue Ridge Parkway goes through the county and tourism is on the rise. Here are a few quirky sites that aren’t on the map:
In Oddfellas Cantina, a local restaurant, there’s a Barbie doll wearing a red dress, trapped in a birdcage that hangs from the ceiling.
In downtown Blacksburg, near the old Mish Mish, there’s a word carved in the cement sidewalk that I like. It says “WORD.”
Traveling on 221 towards Roanoke, there’s a house on the left that has 3 identical sheds in the yard lined up in a row. I always wonder why the owner didn’t just build one big shed.
Got any unusual landmarks from your town to share?
For more Floydian dolls in red, check out my friend Amy’s photo-journal adventure, set right here in Floyd.
April 22nd, 2005 9:41 am
Colleen, Mimi is honored that you have included her adventures on your site. She recently made a trip to the Roanoke Symphony and will send you pictures from her photo album.
Amy
April 22nd, 2005 5:26 pm
Hey there! Michele sent me! Nice place you got here!
April 22nd, 2005 5:28 pm
Sorry, no landmarks worth sharing over here. But you have a great place here – Michele sent me.
April 23rd, 2005 11:39 am
On Rt 29 going out toward Charlottesville, VA there is a house completely covered in hubcaps.
In Jerome, AZ we saw a trailer covered in logs to look like a log cabin!
April 24th, 2005 5:14 pm
Coll, Don’t you remember the house in Braintree that had colored tape all over it. I wonder if it is still there. Have a great weekend and send my love to Josh xoxox
April 24th, 2005 7:12 pm
Colleen, lie down until the dizzy spell goes away! I’m in Raleigh, we probably do have odd landmarks, but I can’t think of any at the moment.
Michele sent me – and I’ll be back!