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Carhenge, Alliance, NE
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Carhenge

2151 County Road 59 · Alliance, NE

Why you should go…

Carhenge is a replica of Stonehenge made from 39 automobiles, arranged in a circle about 96 feet across and covered in gray spray paint. Jim Reinders built it with family members as a memorial to his father and dedicated it at the June 1987 summer solstice. Some cars stand trunk down in pits five feet deep, with others welded on top to form arches. The surrounding Car Art Reserve holds more car sculptures, and a gift shop opens seasonally.

  • #roadside attraction
  • #car art
  • #stonehenge replica
  • #sculpture
  • #photo stop

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Carhenge, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Museum of the Fur Trade

    Under $25

    A history museum near Chadron on the site of an original 1837 fur trading post, with over 6,000 authentic artifacts.

    48 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

    Free

    See Miocene mammal fossils and Lakota gifts in the visitor center, then hike prairie trails to the historic dig sites.

    50 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    History Buff

    Fort Robinson State Park

    Under $25

    Tour a frontier Army post turned 22,000-acre state park, with museums, Jeep and stagecoach rides, and bison and longhorn herds.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor