Bowlin's The Thing Travel Center

It's exactly what it's supposed to be a tourist spot. Signs in both directions for 100 miles telling you to stop. Always make it sound interesting. 55 60 years ago my father refused to stop here because he said it wasn't worth the money. I finally stopped 40 years ago once married. It's a good break from the highway good place to stretch your legs. It's obviously changed since my most recent stop last week. Rather bizarre storytelling along the walls now about aliens versus predators. Kind of like a fancy comic book reading. Some pretty nice old vehicles on site to take a look at. The thing is what it is....a thing😁. Souvenir site available dairy Queen on site. Like I said a good place to stop stretch your legs walk through and read and take a look at everything they have to offer.

I've driven by the billboards for like 25 years and always wanted to stop! Went over my son's break a couple weeks ago and I was not disappointed! I was quite impressed! Definitely worth the $5 admission. Very engaging and interesting story as you move through the museum. I typically just go to museums to just look at stuff and keep moving along. But I read every single thing in the place! If you haven't stopped! Do it! You'll ask yourself "what if..." For years to come!

It’s the ultimate kitschy tourist trap on steroids! I loved it! Somebody has spent A LOT of time effort money and imagination putting this together. They’ve taken every X-Files UFO conspiracy theory ever concocted and mixed it all up in a blender and spilled out this totally overblown alternative history of the world and then created some very well done exhibits to bring it to life. All with a great sense of fun. $5 well spent!!!

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High prices, friendly staff, and plenty parking