RETRO FIND: Carhenge is Nebraska’s quirky answer to Stonehenge
From afar it looks like Stonehenge, but closer you see cars instead of stone.
From afar it looks like Stonehenge, but closer you see cars instead of stone.
From afar it looks like Stonehenge, but closer you see cars instead of stone.
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
In 1987, a Nebraska man's family reunion snowballed into the construction of "Carhenge" — a playful, modern twist on Stonehenge.
Stonehenge is majestic and awe-inspiring, its origins and purpose shrouded in mystery. Carhenge is exactly what it sounds like, an homage to the ancient monument with vintage American automobiles instead of stones.
Both structures share the same dimensions, with Carhenge's precise car placements mimicking the iconic arrangement of Stonehenge's stones.
WATCH the amazing retro video to see what visitors thought of Carhenge, truly one of America’s hidden jewels.
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