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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Davis

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Davis, California

Updated September 16, 2022

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Bohart Museum of Entomology

This museum boasts the ninth-largest collection of insects in North America.
"Batnadoes" form at dusk.

Davis, California

Bats of Yolo Causeway

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

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Eggheads

Seven ceramic sculptures are scattered around this California college campus.
The entrance of the toad tunnel, starting at the post office parking lot. (Davis Wiki)

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?
Shadow L almost aligned with painted lettering

Davis, California

Same Sun

On the summer solstice each year, shadows align with a 14,000 square foot painting to reveal a secret message.
All manner of speed records are represented.

Davis, California

U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame

A blend of sporting history mixed with childhood nostalgia await visitors to this museum.
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Stories About Davis

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