Most travelers are always on the look out for the oddest souvenirs. Whether it is a rare trip, a family trip or a trip for the frequent traveler, souvenirs are a personal memento of the time spent in some place new or different. Something that is unique to the place they are visiting. Sometimes the souvenirs are extremely strange. These are 8 of the oddest and unique souvenirs that you can find around America.
Deep Sea Water from Hawaii.
Off the coast of Kona, water is pumped from 3,00 feet below the ocean. This water is bottled and desalinated. Known as Mahalo water it is said to be extremely pure and free of nasty pollutants found in normal water. You can find this sea water in resorts, cafés and upscale stores throughout Hawaii.
The Alligator Heads of Savannah Georgia.
Georgia is well-known for its swamp tours. 24e is a furnishings boutique where tourists can take home a cast-plastered alligator head. This is a memento that represents the swamps well. No need to worry, these are not poached alligators. There is a variety of sizes including up to a 12-foot alligator head.
Alien Zone in Roswell New Mexico.
The entire store is full of fun and strange items, all dealing with being from another planet. Rosewell is well-known as the hotspot for alien activity and government cover-up. This makes for an ideal spot to find some of the strangest souvenirs.
Spray paint.
Why would anyone buy spray paint as a souvenir while on the road? If you pass by the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas while traveling down route 66, you will want to buy a can or two at the gift shop. You can stop and leave your mark on the random bunch of cars just set out in the middle of a massive field. Take your photos because the artwork won't last long.
Gambler's General Store in Las Vegas Nevada.
What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. If you are taking a trip to the strip and want to take home a real piece of Las Vegas this store is the place to go. Nothing screams Vegas like these souvenirs. You can get anything from cards, chips, roulette wheels, slot machines and even magic supplies.
Downtown St. Paul Minnesota's Twin Town Tacky Tour.
This is a place where the tackiest item purchased on the tour receives a prize. That means you are bound to find some of the strangest souvenirs around. You will be able to stop by Ax-Man, their Twin City surplus store that sells everything from plastic body parts to gas masks.
Reverand Zombie's House of Voodoo in New Orleans.
If you are visiting the neighborhood of the French Quarter you will find a numerous amount of oddities and knick-knacks. New Orleans is well-known for being the home of supernatural, voodoo, and the ever popular vampires. Before you leave this place, you can take home a voodoo doll, mystic cards, or one of the many strange statues.
Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee.
Beale Street’s fun and strange souvenir shops are a great place to pick up that perfect something from your visit to Memphis. One strange item you will find in these crazy shops is the musical toilet at the Memphis Music Store. You find simple guitar-shaped seats and even elaborate glow-in-the-dark musical themed seats.
