Alabama is home to many unique attractions waiting to be discovered. In fact, a few of these attractions are located at Barber Marina. For information about Barber Marina, including why you should check out one of its most famous attractions, take a look below.
Barber Marina is located in the tiny coastal town of Elberta, Alabama. This world-class marina offers a variety of amenities and quite a few attractions, including its famous “Dinosaurs in the Woods.”
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Barber Marina’s “Dinosaurs in the Woods” consists of four lifelike dinosaur statues that are hidden in the woods near the marina. Among these dinosaur statues are a…
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…Tyrannosaurus rex, a Triceratops, a Brontosaurus, and a Stegosaurus.
google/Jns S Pictured: Tyrannosaurus rex
Each of these unique dinosaur statues was designed by Virginia artist Mark Cline for billionaire George Barber, the founder of Barber Marina and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
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They were also carefully constructed from fiberglass and later moved to their current location in 2011.
google/Mulli Deux Pictured: Brontosaurus
One of the greatest things about visiting Alabama’s “Dinosaurs in the Woods” is there’s no charge. Visitors can see this quirky roadside attraction for free. Don’t forget to bring along your camera for photo ops.
google/Deborah Zappa Pictured: Stegosaurus
If you plan to visit Elberta any time soon, consider seeking out the marina’s “Dinosaurs in the Woods.” It’s a wonderful outdoor attraction that’s great for all ages, especially children.
google/Jessica Walker For more information about Barber Marina and its lifelike dinosaurs, you can view its website here.
Have you ever visited Barber Marina’s “Dinosaurs in the Woods?” If so, what did you think about it? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Pictured: Tyrannosaurus rex
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Pictured: Triceratops
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Pictured: Brontosaurus
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Pictured: Stegosaurus
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For more information about Barber Marina and its lifelike dinosaurs, you can view its website here.
Directions: You can either drive US Hwy 98 eight miles east of Foley, Alabama or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, FL. You’ll then turn south onto County Rd 95. Following your turn, you’ll drive five miles. You’ll then take a right onto Fish Trap Rd. From there you’ll drive half a mile. You’ll then take a left at the Barber Marina sign. You’ll continue driving for one mile. You’ll see Bamahenge on the right, which is another unique statue built by Mark Kline. After driving a quarter of a mile, you’ll begin to see the dinosaur statues, which are spaced out along the road.
Another unique attraction that’s located near Barber Marina is Bamahenge. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Most People Don’t Know There’s A Little Stonehenge In Alabama.
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Address: Dinosaurs In The Woods – Brontosaurus, Barber Pkwy, Elberta, AL 36530, USA
