The Park is right along the highway and is on the same land as Fred Smith's home. He died in 1976, but volunteers have done a good job of keeping the area looking nice and they even run a gift shop inside his old home where you can buy postcards, teeshirts, and even some artwork from local craftsmen. There's also a studio on the property where you can take classes in things like basketweaving, quiltmaking, and mosaics.
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I wish you could see how big they are. These things are massive. |
Here's a video that I found posted on Youtube that kind of gives you a feel for the place. There's no narration and the camera work is kind of shaky but it helps you get an idea of what it's like.
There's just something a little creepy about the place. We were checking out the statues in a back corner of the park, when a squirrel ran through a tree overhead and I jumped. Lori thought it was hilarious. About halfway through, I realized what was creeping me out. And if you're a Doctor Who fan, you may have already put your finger on it.
On the right, a nice concrete man taking your picture with his concrete camera, on the left, a weeping angel. All I could think of was this:
Thanks Doctor Who for turning a nice piece of kitschy Wisconsin pride into a creepy place for me. Seriously though, it was a fun place to visit and it was free. You can't beat that. If you're ever in the neighborhood, you have to check it out. And if you're a Doctor Who fan, I definitely think you'll see the potential for a story being filmed there.
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