Marylanders know how to embrace the weird and the following 10 spots are proof. Here are a handful of bizarre roadside attractions in Maryland that will make you do a double (or triple) take. Keep an open mind and enjoy!
- Prayer Stop, Silver Spring
Google Maps Drive by this spot too fast and you might miss it. This tiny chapel was built for passersby to pray when needed, or for those who may be intimidated by larger churches.
Address: 16811 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD
- Noah’s Ark, Frostburg
Flickr / Jeff Kubina Decades ago, a local pastor claimed he was told by Jesus to build an ark. The structure has now been sitting unfinished for years, drawing curiosity to those driving along Interstate 68.
Address: 18606 Cherry Lane, Frostburg, MD 21532
- Cider Barrel, Germantown
Flickr / Preservation Maryland This used to be a great local place to pick up fresh gallons of cider. It has since shut down but the quirky barrel remains.
Address: 20410 N. Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
- RCA Dog, Baltimore
Flickr / Beverly Vealach Nipper the RCA dog sits atop a building in Baltimore and you’ll often spot folks snapping pictures of this beloved roadside attraction.
Address: 600 Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
- Acorn Park, Silver Spring
Flickr / babbage This tiny urban park is a mere 0.12 acres. If that wasn’t odd enough, its most prominent feature is a giant acorn-shaped gazebo.
Address: 1190 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Transformers at Lawyer’s Winterbrook Farm, Thurmont
Flickr / Maryland GovPics This fun farm is filled with things to do and see year-round, but its the transformers that draw the attention of passersby. It’s almost as if these giant bots are protecting the farm.
Address: 13001 Creagerstown Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
- American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore
Flickr / Charlie Lyons-Pardue Maryland’s weirdest museum is worth a visit because not only will you never see anything like it, but the artwork is quite inspiring. Their annual kinetic sculpture race is also a whimsical sight to behold.
Address: 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230
- National Vigilance Park, Annapolis Junction
Flickr / Alan Wilson This little known park pays tribute to aerial servicemen in the Cold War. Seeing these historic planes up close is a surreal and humbling experience.
Address: 8223 Colony Seven Rd, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
- Enchanted Forest at Clark’s Elioak Farm, Ellicott City
Clark’s Elioak Farm Website This fairy tale park has a vast history from being a bustling amusement park decades ago, to becoming creepily abandoned, but it’s finally found its home at Clark’s Elioak Farm.
Address: 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- Mushroom House, Bethesda
Google Maps
Drive by this spot too fast and you might miss it. This tiny chapel was built for passersby to pray when needed, or for those who may be intimidated by larger churches.
Address: 16811 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD
Flickr / Jeff Kubina
Decades ago, a local pastor claimed he was told by Jesus to build an ark. The structure has now been sitting unfinished for years, drawing curiosity to those driving along Interstate 68.
Address: 18606 Cherry Lane, Frostburg, MD 21532
Flickr / Preservation Maryland
This used to be a great local place to pick up fresh gallons of cider. It has since shut down but the quirky barrel remains.
Address: 20410 N. Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
Flickr / Beverly Vealach
Nipper the RCA dog sits atop a building in Baltimore and you’ll often spot folks snapping pictures of this beloved roadside attraction.
Address: 600 Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
Flickr / babbage
This tiny urban park is a mere 0.12 acres. If that wasn’t odd enough, its most prominent feature is a giant acorn-shaped gazebo.
Address: 1190 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910
Flickr / Maryland GovPics
This fun farm is filled with things to do and see year-round, but its the transformers that draw the attention of passersby. It’s almost as if these giant bots are protecting the farm.
Address: 13001 Creagerstown Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Flickr / Charlie Lyons-Pardue
Maryland’s weirdest museum is worth a visit because not only will you never see anything like it, but the artwork is quite inspiring. Their annual kinetic sculpture race is also a whimsical sight to behold.
Address: 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230
Flickr / Alan Wilson
This little known park pays tribute to aerial servicemen in the Cold War. Seeing these historic planes up close is a surreal and humbling experience.
Address: 8223 Colony Seven Rd, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Clark’s Elioak Farm Website
This fairy tale park has a vast history from being a bustling amusement park decades ago, to becoming creepily abandoned, but it’s finally found its home at Clark’s Elioak Farm.
Address: 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Bethesda’s Mushroom House just may be Maryland’s weirdest home. Built by a couple who were determined to bring their enchanting image to life, this polyurethane structure is quite a sight to see.
Address: 4949 Allan Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
If you’re a fan of all things weird, be sure to also check out the weirdest places you can possibly go in Maryland.
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