Odd, strange, weird, and entertaining – these are perfect words used to describe a Hoosier. In the state of Indiana, you have to be a little strange to fit in with other people. In our Hoosier state, we have no shortage of exciting attractions to enjoy. Here, however, are ten of the strangest ones across the state.
1.) Veal’s Ice Tree
Flickr / Alexandra Stevenson In 1961, the Veal family accidentally created the first ice tree. Since that time, they continue to replenish this ice tree every winter. Some years it stands 80 feet tall! You can find this tree in Acton, Indiana.
2.) Shoe Tree
WikiMedia Commons In Albany, Indiana there is a small tree known as the shoe tree. This tree has branches draped in shoes.
There also happens to be a second shoe tree located in Milltown, Indiana. The original tree was sadly struck by lightning, but it didn’t take long for the shoes to spread to the other trees.
3.) The World’s Largest Ball of Paint
WikiMedia Commons In Alexandria, Indiana, you can see the world’s largest ball of paint in person!
4.) Shoe Corner
WikiMedia Commons In Dyer, Indiana there is a mysterious interaction which appears to be a magnet for shoes.
You can also find a street corner in Hanover Township, Indiana known as the shoe corner.
Did you know Indiana had a think for shoes? Why throw them away! They make such great décor.
5.) Woman Buried with Her Cadillac
WikiMedia Commons Aurora Schuck, ironically from Aurora, Indiana, loved nothing more than just loved her Caddillac. For this reason, she asked her husband to make sure she was buried with it when she died. He ended up purchasing 14 grave plots just to have enough room to lower the vehicle into the ground with her body inside of it.
6.) Pizza King
WikiMedia Commons Pizza King is a pizza place where you place an order which is delivered to you on a model train. Pizza king is just one step away from having robot waiters!
7.) Sharing the Streets with Trains
WikiMedia Commons In Michigan City, it is a pretty common thing for you to see trains driving down the same street you are about to drive down.
8.) RV Museum and Hall of Fame in Elkhart
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9.) World’s Largest Toilet
WikiMedia Commons You can enjoy a ride on the world’s largest toilet in Columbus, Indiana. Yes, you read that right. This is an interactive giant toilet where you become a giant load.
10.) Trees Spell “Studebaker”
Jalopnik In 1937, trees were planted to spell out the word Studebaker. Today, you can still see these trees in South Bend. Keep in mind, you have to go pretty high up in the sky to see the word!
What’s your favorite attraction in Indiana? How about your favorite strange attraction? Do you have any plans to visit any of these on this list?
Flickr / Alexandra Stevenson
In 1961, the Veal family accidentally created the first ice tree. Since that time, they continue to replenish this ice tree every winter. Some years it stands 80 feet tall! You can find this tree in Acton, Indiana.
WikiMedia Commons
In Albany, Indiana there is a small tree known as the shoe tree. This tree has branches draped in shoes.
There also happens to be a second shoe tree located in Milltown, Indiana. The original tree was sadly struck by lightning, but it didn’t take long for the shoes to spread to the other trees.
In Alexandria, Indiana, you can see the world’s largest ball of paint in person!
In Dyer, Indiana there is a mysterious interaction which appears to be a magnet for shoes.
You can also find a street corner in Hanover Township, Indiana known as the shoe corner.
Did you know Indiana had a think for shoes? Why throw them away! They make such great décor.
Aurora Schuck, ironically from Aurora, Indiana, loved nothing more than just loved her Caddillac. For this reason, she asked her husband to make sure she was buried with it when she died. He ended up purchasing 14 grave plots just to have enough room to lower the vehicle into the ground with her body inside of it.
Pizza King is a pizza place where you place an order which is delivered to you on a model train. Pizza king is just one step away from having robot waiters!
In Michigan City, it is a pretty common thing for you to see trains driving down the same street you are about to drive down.
You can enjoy a ride on the world’s largest toilet in Columbus, Indiana. Yes, you read that right. This is an interactive giant toilet where you become a giant load.
Jalopnik
In 1937, trees were planted to spell out the word Studebaker. Today, you can still see these trees in South Bend. Keep in mind, you have to go pretty high up in the sky to see the word!
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