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What are America's top 10 wackiest attractions?
When it comes to weirdness, don’t mess with Texas. In a new list of the country’s wackiest attractions, the Looney Star State lays claim to four of the 10 oddities. “When you take a trip, these might not be the first places that come to mind,” said TripAdvisor spokesperson Brooke Ferencsik. “But they’re really unique and fun things for travelers to see.”
Photos: Top Ten of weirdness World's largest cruise ship on way to Fla. Overseas Highway an All-American Road
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Sun-Times travel editor Lori Rackl stays hopping — and globe trotting — so you can get the best news on the best deals and the most rewarding vacations. Here's a sweep of her most recent dispatches from around the world.
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