Posted in Maryland May 06, 2016 by

These 18 Strange Spots In Maryland Will Make You Stop And Look Twice – At Least

Maryland has many attractions, including those odd and unusual. These strange spots in Maryland are delightfully peculiar and some have stories behind them that are quite interesting as well. Here are 18 kooky places in the Old Line State that will make you stop and look twice – at least. Addresses have been added to the bottom of each photo in case you want to plan your own weird roadside trip.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
1. This ferocious looking fellow is located at Ripley's Believe It Or Not in Ocean City.
Flickr / Matt Coats
Address: 401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
2. Every year during Shark Week, the Discovery Building in Silver Spring adorns their facility with this inflatable beast.
Flickr / Linda Thomas-Fowler
Address: One Discovery Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
3. I'm sensing a shark-themed pattern. Pictured here is the USS Torsk, which sits in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Flickr / Debbie R
Address: 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
4. The giant pink flamingo at Cafe Hon is large and in charge. Never stop being quirky, Bmore.
Flickr / NoirGuy
Address: 1002 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21202
5. Head to Dorchester County to see the historic Spocott Windmill, built in 1972.
Flickr / Eli Pousson
Address: Rte 343, Cambridge, MD 21613
6. In Thurmont you'll find Lawyer's Farm, known for their corn maze, pumpkin cannon, and these real-life transformers!
Flickr / Maryland GovPics
Address: 13001 Creagerstown Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
7. Drive along Route 68 and you'll spot this mysterious metal structure that has been in standstill progress for decades.
Flickr / Jeff Kubina
Address: 18606 Cherry Lane, Frostburg, MD 21532
8. This unique structure looks like it belongs in another country but it's right here in Baltimore's Patterson Park.
Flickr / alliecat1881
Address: 27 South Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21231
9. Spongebob overlooks Bowles Farm in Clements. A corn maze, petting zoo, and play area are just a few of the things you can do at this whimsical place.
Facebook / Bowles Farm Corn Maze
Address: 22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624
10. Located at the National Harbor, The Awakening sculpture is now an iconic part of the waterfront beach.
Flickr / Brian Moran
Address: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745
11. Mr. Boh pridefully watches over Baltimore with his fancy mustache and neon glow.
Flickr / Elliott Plack
Address: 3601 Odonnell St, Baltimore, MD 21202
12. The Cider Barrel was built in Germantown in 1922 and travelers flocked to it for a taste of sweet, homemade cider. It's now been closed since 2003.
Flickr / Preservation Maryland
Address: 20410 N. Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
13. A statue of University of Maryland alumni and Muppets creator Jim Henson, can be found at the college along with his most iconic character, Kermit.
Flickr / Mark Zimmermann
Address: Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
14. Another University of Maryland icon, Testudo the turtle can be found on campus. Students have been known to rub him for luck before exams.
Flickr / Mark Zimmermann
Address: Library Lane, College Park, MD 20742
15. This insanely creative interpretation of Van Gogh's Starry Night is made entirely of doorknobs and handles. It was created by the owner of Union Hardware in Bethesda, David Goldberg.
Flickr / Craig Moe
Address: 7800 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20814
16. The inventor of the Ouija Board lies in Baltimore's Green Mount Cemetery. Do you find his tombstone fun, or a tad unnerving?
Yelp / Rob N.
Address: 1501 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202
17. Years ago this was the RCA corporate icon. Now, Nipper the dog sits atop this building in Baltimore, and has become a popular spot for people to snap photos.
Cowtools / Flickr
Address: 600 Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
18. Silver Spring's Acorn Park is only 0.12-acres and boasts this quirky nut.
Flickr / babbage
Address: 1190 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910

With so much character throughout Maryland, these whimsical places only scratch the surface. What other strange spots would you add to the list?