Sites to See in Your New RV

You won’t want to miss them. Here are some of the highlights you may want to hit. 

Seeing Carhenge

If you don’t have the time and money to jump the pond to London, then why not try an American site that’ll give Stonehenge a run for its money? No, it’s not an ancient stone configuration, but Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska certainly draws plenty of visitors. Jim Reinders envisioned the design in the late 1980s, and 38 automobiles were painted slate gray and arranged to mimic the English medieval monument. But unlike Cadillac Ranch, another automotive wonder you may want to see in Texas, visitors should avoid spray painting their mark on Carhenge. 

Experiencing a Desert in Maine

When you think of Maine, you probably think of beautiful sunsets and fresh lobster. You probably do not think of deserts. Did you know, though, that there is a desert in the Freeport area that you’re not going to want to miss? Unsuccessful farming in the late 1700s led to soil erosion and the creation of a desert-like area. This 50-acre wonder is surrounded by green hills and truly something to behold. Don’t miss it!

Stopping at the Center of the Country

In 1918, the U.S. National Geodetic Survey calculated that the geographic center of the United States is in Kansas. Today, most geographic analysts agree that the physical center is within 20 miles of the landmark they deemed the center. 

Seeing Graceland Too

You haven’t experienced Graceland until you’ve also experienced Graceland Too. A man named Paul McLeod was so obsessed with Elvis that he named his home that is located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, halfway between Elvis’ Graceland and his birthplace, Graceland Too. The home is filled, ceiling to floor with thousands of pieces of Elvis memorabilia. For just $5, visitors can walk through the home and see all of his postcards, records, and costumes. It’s open 24 hours a day. As if making his home an Elvis museum wasn’t enough, McLeod also named his son Elvis Aaron Presley McLeod and plans to be buried in a suit formerly owned by the king of rock. 

Visiting a Peanut Statue

Want to see the strangest monument ever created for an American president? The Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue surely takes the cake. The 13-foot-tall peanut statue was created by the Indiana Democratic Party in 1976 when Carter passed through their state. The monument is made of plaster and mesh and pays homage to the 39th president’s early career as a peanut farmer. Not only is it a giant peanut, but it also features a large grin and currently resides in Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia. 

Witnessing the Jolly Green Giant

You can’t drive down I-90 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, without witnessing the Jolly Green Giant. In 1978, the town, wanting to commemorate the completion of the interstate, chose to build a 55-foot-tall statue of the Jolly Green Giant. The vegetable company, which owns the product, has a plant nearby and agreed to let the town use their symbol as long as they provided 100% of the funds to build the four-ton statue. These are just some of the sites you will see after you check out a new RV for sale in Austin, TX and set out on your cross-country trip of a lifetime.