Roadside Attraction Flyer

Roadside Attraction Flyer
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Information:

Roadside attractions can be found virtually anywhere in the United States. Towns, cities, and surrounding areas may claim to have the the world's largest "whatever makes them unique." If you ever travel to Hayward, Wisconsin, visit the world's largest Muskie. A favorite of mine from college years is the claim to the world's largest Mallard duck located in Wheaton, Minnesota. I drove by that Mallard every weekend that I came home from college. Picture is from The Wall Street Journal, Monday, September 16, 1996. Right next door in Kellogg the gondola at Silver Mountain claims to be the longest single stage people carrier in the world. If you haven't walked on the world's longest floating boardwalk, head downtown Coeur d'Alene to the Resort. It is right there on our very own Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Task:

Your task is to:

Research a United States' roadside attraction of your choice, other than those mentioned above.
Create a flyer about the attraction.
Refer to the grading rubric before starting the research so you know what information to include
Use the rubric as a checklist to ensure you earn the grade you would like to earn.

Link to the grading rubric. You may print the rubric.

Link to Sample flyer. (MS Publisher 2003)

When you are satisfied with your flyer, print it and hand it to your teacher along with the rubric. Answer the questions on the rubric before you turn it in.

The roadside flyer is due at the end of class on Friday, September 23.

These sites may help you get started.
Or try Googling keywords like: world's largest roadside attractions

roadsideamerica.com - This is an online guide to offbeat tourist attractions. Search by state.

What's Large Where in the United States - Locate attractions by state

World's Largest Roadside Attractions - Be careful here. Not all of these world's largest are located in the United States. Remember, you must create your flyer about a US roadside attraction.

National Park Service - Read and learn about the history of roadside attractions.

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