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Unusual Attractions in Davis

Davis, California

Bohart Museum of Entomology

This museum boasts the ninth-largest collection of insects in North America.

Davis, California

Eggheads

Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.

Davis, California

Bats of Yolo Causeway

Each summer, the migratory bats living beneath the bypass form "batnadoes" at dusk.

Davis, California

Davis Toad Tunnel

Special tunnels built so that frogs won't be killed when crossing the highway.

Davis, California

Solar Intersections

Outsider art or homage to aliens?

Davis, California

Same Sun

On the summer solstice each year, shadows align with a 14,000 square foot painting to reveal a secret message.

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Valley Oak Wool and Fiber Mill

Wool processing mill in an unlikely location.

5 miles from Davis

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