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Unusual Attractions in Carthage

Carthage, Missouri

Boots Court Motel

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

Carthage, Missouri

Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.

Carthage, Missouri

Red Oak II

When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.

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The Ozark Spooklight

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.

12 miles from Carthage

Diamond, Missouri

World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum

Thousands of small machines line the shelves of this personal collection which definitely delivers on its name.

12 miles from Carthage

Joplin, Missouri

National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum

A small museum dedicated to the whimsical tool that turns sugar cookies into works of art.

14 miles from Carthage

Frecs the Miner

This statue is an ode to an iconic roadside advertisement popularized during the 1970s.

19 miles from Carthage

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