The Hay Bale Rest Area Is The Most Unusual Spot In Nebraska

By now you’re probably familiar with Nebraska’s most famous roadside attraction, Carhenge. But did you know that just up the road, there’s another roadside attraction that’s smaller but way more bizarre?

On Hwy 87, just two miles north of Carhenge, you'll find a uniquely Nebraskan sight.

There's no fanfare, no big sign or even a fence separating it from the highway. If you're not looking for it, you might even roll right past it.

The simple but fun little stop consists of some stacked hay bales, a (non-working!) toilet, a recliner, and a pipe next to a sign proclaiming "FREE WIFI."

This charmingly weird attraction was created by Alliance man Leonard L. Green. He probably couldn't have predicted that his quirky sense of humor would result in something that so many people would enjoy. Leonard passed away in 2013, many years after giving life to the Nebraska Rest Area.

As you might expect from an attraction that's outside and made partially of natural materials, the hay bale rest area has changed somewhat over the course of its lifetime. As the hay bales have aged and been replaced, the elements of the rest area have changed position and also been replaced as needed.

Have you ever visited the hay bale rest stop? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

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This Roadside Attraction In Nebraska Is The Most Unique Thing You’ve Ever Seen

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