No matter the time of year, you're likely to enjoy a fun road trip through the state. In the fall you'll see some incredible leaves, the winter offers trees covered in white, and the spring and summer mean blue skies and green forests. But no matter what time of year you're exploring, if you see this seemingly misplaced rocket at the side of the road you're probably going to have some questions.
Welcome to Warren, New Hampshire! By all accounts, driving through this small might have you expecting like it's just like the others. Quiet and quaint, even. But, there's something here you might not expect to see.
Peak through the trees at the local park and you'll see something...unexpected.
A Redstone Missile was donated to the town in 1971 when it was decommissioned after new technology began to take over.
The rocket was developed by Developed by Werner von Braun and it was considered to be one of the hardest workers in the army. It served purposes ranging from military applications to actual ballistic uses.
But why is this one sitting in a park in Warren?
It was installed in honor of Derry-born Mercury Seven Astronaut Alan Shepard
It's certainly fun to get out and see! And the photo ops are fun as well. While it might seem strange to see it standing tall here, some consider it to be just like installing cannons in parks commemorating things like the Civil War!
The Redstone Rocket can be seen any time of day, just by driving by!
Luckily for those in the Granite State there are more things to see from your car. Here are 6 strange spots in New Hampshire that will will make you stop and look twice.
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