When you take a trip, these might not be the first places that come to mind, but they definitely add something extra to any vacation. You may even notice Texas takes 4 of the 10 spots- looks like they do quirky like they do big.
1. Toilet Seat Museum
Alamo Heights, Texas
Former plumber Barney Smith has created an ode to the commode, with nearly 900 decorated toilet seat lids displayed in his oversized garage near San Antonio
2. Carhenge
Alliance, Neb.
It’s Nebraska’s answer to Stonehenge.
3. Cadillac Ranch
Amarillo, Texas
Cars sprouting from the earth apparently get high scores on the bizarro meter.
4. Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Burlingame, Calif.
More than 500 types of dispensers of Pez — a candy originally marketed as a mint to help people quit smoking — have hit store shelves since the 1950s.
5. Gatorland
Orlando, Fla.
Feed Florida’s favorite reptile a hot dog or hop on its back for a photo op at this family-owned, 50-year-old theme park and wildlife preserve, home to more than 1,000 alligators — and some crocs, too.
6. Eiffel Tower
Paris, Texas
At 65 feet tall this tower may be shot, but the real Eiffel Tower doesn’t have a cowboy hat on top.
7. House on the Rock
Spring Green, Wis.
Doll houses, automated instruments, a creepy carousel — these are just some of the bazillion things on display at this eccentric abode perched high on a rock.
8. Stonehenge II
Hunt, Texas
Knock offs of Stonehenge and Easter Island’s Jay Leno-looking giant heads (called moais) lurk about 80 miles west of San Antonio.
9. Extraterrestrial Highway
Rachel, Nev.
Lots of purported UFO sightings along Nevada State Highway 375 have earned this lonely stretch of road the name “Extraterrestrial Highway.”
10. Twine Ball
Darwin, Minn.
The world’s largest ball of twine made by one man, Francis A. Johnson, sits in a gazebo in downtown Darwin. Johnson started wrapping the twine in 1950 and kept at it for more than 25 years, which explains how the ball’s 40-foot circumference and weight of 17,400 pounds.
According to Sun Times
1- Make it difficult for people to get inside.
2- Get a loud alarm.
3- Add thorny and prickly bushes near your home.
4- Add some sensor lights.
5- Disconnect your internet and computer so your personal information will stay safe.
6- Don’t let your expensive items be visible from your windows.
7- Make it look like someone is still home.
8- Have your friends help you out with all the little things while you’re away.
9- Be anonymous- avoid displaying the family name.
10- Don’t let everyone know that you’re planning on leaving.
According to MSN.Travel.com
1. Collingwood, Ontario
2. Isla Mujeres, Mexico
3. Isla Taboga, Panama
4. Jasper National Park, Canada
5. Los Cabos, Mexico
6. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
7. Montego Bay, Jamaica
8. Providenciales, the Caribbean
9. Punta de Mita, Mexico
10. Roatan, Honduras
1. Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand
2. Royal County Down, Northern Ireland
3. Pebble Beach, United States
4. Leopard Creek, South Africa
5. Green Monkey, Barbados
6. Turnberry, Scotland
7. Domaine de Sperone, Corsica
8. Canouan, The Grenadines
9. Doonbeg, Ireland
10. Royal Melbourne, Australia
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