Roadside Attractions

Some of the best stops on any road trip are the ones you never planned for. The giant thing by the highway. The weird museum in a town you’ve never heard of. The solar observatory tucked into the mountains that nobody warned you about. These are the places that make a drive memorable long after the miles are forgotten.

I am a sucker for all of it. The odder the better. Below you will find every roadside attraction and unexpected stop I have documented so far, with more being added as I find them. Take the exit. It is almost always worth it.

Sunspot New Mexico

Not every place fits neatly into a single category. For example, Sunspot, New Mexico is part ghost town, part active research facility, and part mystery waiting to be unraveled. Sitting high in the Sacramento Mountains, it has a history that raises more questions than answers. Still, that is exactly what makes it worth the trip. Come take a look at what I found when I wandered up the mountain.