Leonardo Nam's 16 Quirky Roadside Attractions

Rediscover the spirit of classic Americana

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Wonder and discovery are at the core of actor Leonardo Nam’s being, thanks to his global upbringing. Celebrated for his starring roles in Westworld and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Leonardo is passionate about exploring the world with wide-eyed curiosity and an open heart.

Explore Leonardo’s list of quirky and “awww”-inspiringly adorable roadside attractions that connect the ancient past with the present.

Deerfield, Massachusetts

The Rock and Fossil and Dinosaur Shop

This roadside attraction attracts kids with dinosaurs before blindsiding them with geology.

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Livingston, Illinois

Pink Elephant Antique Mall

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

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San Francisco, California

The Wave Organ

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

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San Francisco, California

Secret Tiled Staircase

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

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New York, New York

Mmuseumm

A tiny museum housed in a New York freight elevator specializes in the "overlooked, dismissed, or ignored."

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Neon Museum

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Mapparium Globe

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

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New York, New York

The SeaGlass Carousel

Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.

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Seattle, Washington

Fremont Troll

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Los Angeles, California

Phantasma Gloria

One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.

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Los Angeles, California

Garden of Oz

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

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Seattle, Washington

Museum of Pop Culture

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

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San Francisco, California

Garden of Fragrance

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

Bishop Castle

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

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San Luis Obispo, California

Madonna Inn

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

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Fresno, California

Forestiere Underground Gardens

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

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