Carhenge - Alliance
Carhenge is a replica of England’s Stonehenge with cars instead of stones.
It is located near the city of Alliance.
Carhenge is formed from 38 vintage American automobiles, all sprayed with gray paint, arranged in a circle.
Jim Reinders built the art project which was dedicated to his father. He was studying the original Stonehenge in England and after his father died in 1982 he built Carhenge. It was built 1987 on the old farmland of his family – with help from 35 members of the Reinders family.
Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Carhenge |
Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
Time required: | 1-2 hours |
Descripton: | Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge with old cars. |
Next town: | Alliance, NE |
Findable: | easy - next to the road |
Fee area: | no - open for puplic |
Giftshop: | open in summers |
Food or drinks: | open in summers |
Kind of attraction: | Roadside / Art |
Best time to vistit: | all year (very crowded on weekends) |
Address: | 2151 Co Rd 59, Alliance, NE 69301, USA |
Directions: | In Alliance drive on Highway 87 North. After 3,5 Carhenge is on the right. |
Opening Hours: | 8-7 daily |
Last visited: | May 2017 |