About 10 years ago I visited the Jolly Green Giant Museum in prestigeous Blue Earth,Minn. They had a 45 ft statue of the Green Giant himself and a beat-up trailer which was the "museum". We took a few pictures and a bought a few postcards. Didn't see any sign of "Sprout" however.<BR><BR>I have no idea if it is still around today...but it was certainly very cheesy ! It's also on the way towards Wall Drug from Minnesota which (as has been mentioned repeatedly) is in a virtual cheese tie w/ South of the Border (Wall Drug, that is, not Minnesota).

South of the Border on the North/South Carolina border. Chhheeeessssyyyy!<BR>They advertise for about 100 miles on both sides!

Kendra...I'm glad you mentioned Da Yooper Trap in the UP cause that's exactly where I was thinking of but couldn't remember the name...out in front they have a gigantic gun and a humongous chainsaw which are two perfect places to take "cheesy" pictures...RLeone, hope you have fun where ever you pick...

DollyWood or Branson, Mo. are the winners...or would it be losers?

After reading all the posts, I'd say head to Wall Drug. I've never been there but am now very curious. We were in PA a few weeks back and passed a car with a HUGE I love Wall Drug bumper sticker. You just have to wonder!!

1)Spam Factory, WI You can even can your own spam<BR><BR>2) See Rock City in TN, very cheesy, especially the elf world<BR><BR>3) The North Pole in NY, but I like this. or Wild West City.<BR><BR>4) <BR>

Just go to a Star Wars movie with the rest of the geeks.

You have all missed the cheeseiest attraction ever. It is called the Cadilac Ranch just west of Amarillo TX. Twelve 50's Cadillacs have been half buried, nose down, in a row, in the field along Interstate 40, by one of the rich oil nuts of Amarillo. Every year these Cad's have a fresh coat of paint, awaiting the throngs of tourists that happen apon the site and want to add their signature or message for the world to read. If this isn't the tackiest thing I have ever seen.

To put in some votes for California - there's the "Trees of Mystery" located in the middle of the California Redwood Forest. A towering Paul Bunyan (nearly 50 feet tall) and Babe, The Blue Ox, keep a careful watch over visitors as they experience the nature trail through tall and unusual redwoods, including the Brotherhood Tree (297 feet tall) and the Cathedral Tree (circular growth of several redwoods forming a small chapel). You also won't want to miss the nearby tree which you can actually drive your car through (it has a big hole in it). As advertised: The recently added Sky Trail, a six passenger gondola, lifts visitors through the heart of the forest where you’ll disembark to a breathtaking view of the ocean and surrounding forest. <BR><BR>There's also "Motel Trees" featuring themed rooms.<BR><BR>Check out the website at "treesofmystery.net".<BR><BR>Of course, if you're looking for themed rooms, I've heard that nothing is cheesier than the Mount Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Even if you don't go, check out the website where you can tour their 109 heavily themed rooms: www.madonnainn.com

come on over to Springfield, Illinois. It's really a cheesy city.

The New Jersey State Fair (which should be on in August)<BR><BR>3 dirty teddy bears and a tractor that won't start.

GATLINBURG! After three days, I HAD to get out before I went insane. Next would have to be Lake George.<BR><BR>Both places have beautiful mountains around them. They make you realize how man can take nature's beauty and ruin it. The worst thing about it is that millions of people love the cheese.

Ask Stephanie,she will know.

Definitely! Stephanie is the expert! She has all the answers!

GRACELAND in Memphis TN Yuk!!!!

check out<BR>www.roadsideamerica.com<BR>it has a lisa of the cheesiest tourist places in America

I have to say South of the Border in North Carolina. You really can't get cheesier than that. Then you can continue on to Myrtle Beach, SC which is pretty cheesy itself.<BR><BR>

I just returned from Sante Fe and I thought it was the worse tourist ttrap I had seen in years.

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet, however, the Four Corners National Monument is the most ridiculous joke of a spot I've ever seen. A plaque on the ground sectioned into 4 squares, each representing a corner of the state which converges there (AZ, UT, NM and CO). I sat and giggled at lines of people waiting to videotape their feet saying, "now I'm in Arizona" (step over), "now I'm in Utah" (step over), "now I'm in Colorado" (step over) "now I'm in New Mexico". I guess this place might have the cheesiest tourists, as well. Oh, in addition, you can buy "authentic" Native American goods there like t-shirts that say "Four Corners Monument" on them. "Hey honey, get a picture of me standing in 4 states at once..this one's going in the den next to my autographed picture of the Intimidator..God bless ol' #3".

Love this thread. Have to go with South of the Border - the jackalopes at Wall Drug notwithstanding.<BR><BR>Ya gotta love it. Miles of Pedro Sez signs to entertain you before you even get there. PT Barnum would absolutely drool over this place. Graceland, Wisconsin Dells and Disney have real class next to South of the Border. Go for it!