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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Carthage

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Carthage, Missouri

Updated January 24, 2020

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The restored motel reopened for business in 2012.

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.
Red Oak II

Carthage, Missouri

Red Oak II

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

Carthage, Missouri

Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.
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The Ozark Spooklight

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.
12 miles from Carthage
World’s Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum

Diamond, Missouri

World's Largest Small Electrical Appliance Museum

Thousands of small machines line the shelves of this personal collection which definitely delivers on its name.
12 miles from Carthage
The National Cookie Cutter Museum.

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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
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Standing tall and proud.

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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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