A 65-foot-tall elephant named Lucy stands near the sea in New Jersey, as she has for 140 years. Giant blueberries are scattered about a field in Maine. Visitors to Long Beach, Washington, come face to face with a two-headed calf, cycloptic lamb, and mummified half man-half alligator.
If the thought of catching a bit of kitsch as you travel has appeal, read on. As for what kitsch is, well, you'll know it when you see it. Those who seek out attractions that fit the theme are in luck. Examples of the weird and wonderful are scattered around the country.