At a family reunion in 1987. six local Alliance, Nebraska, families built this monument of old automobiles to replicate the famous Stonehenge in England. Some other local folks considered their project an eyesore and wanted to tear it down. The Nebraska Department of Highways almost declared the place a "junkyard" and required that a large privacy fence be built around it.
But others saw the whimsical charm of the place; the cars were painted a uniform gray to add to the appeal, and now signs on the edge of town announce: "Alliance, Nebraska: Home of Carhenge." There is also now a parking lot, educational display board, and picnic tables at the site. A gift shop down the road sells Carhenge souvenirs. On a recent roadtrip through the West I stumbled upon this offbeat attraction and it was the highlight of my day.
Carhenge is located on Hwy. 87, two miles north of Alliance, on the high plains of Western Nebraska. There is no admission charge, but donations are encouraged.
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