Did You See That?: A GPS Guide To North Carolina's Out Of The Ordinary Attractions
- ISBN-10
- 0998096873
- ISBN-13
- 9780998096872
- Category
- Travel
- Pages
- 286
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-03-02
- Publisher
- Did You See That
- Author
- Joe Sledge
Description
Throughout North Carolina there are strange and wonderful attractions either just off the road or off the beaten path. Did You See That? is a guide to these pieces of roadside oddity, complete with their latitude and longitude. Merely type in the numbers in your car or smartphone and follow the directions to your favorite attraction. Chapters in Did You See That? include a possible location for pirate treasure, a hidden monument for the Wright Brothers, an abandoned UFO, a giant frying pan, two dinosaurs, two western towns, two sundials, a big snowball stand, a hidden racetrack, a giant strawberry, a huge silver spinning head, a man-made geyser, an underwater town, and a giant bear that only comes out twice a year. And that's only a small part of the book.The book is divided into three sections, Coastal, Central, and Mountains. Over 80 different locations are listed inside, with a detailed description and history of each bit of roadside oddity. In addition, a rating guide is included on the location's oddity and difficulty in accessing the spot.In this revised Second Edition all the original chapters remain, with notes on some subjects that have moved or disappeared over time. The lost attractions are preserved in this book, even if they are gone in the real world.Whether you are a native to the Old North State, have relocated there, or just like to visit, this book is for you. Did You See That? will help you find new places and make road trips a little more interesting. There is a mixture of the old and new, historical and strange, ridiculous and charming, which means there's enough for everyone to find something interesting in this book. So make your travels more fun with Did You See That?
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