Blessed are the Curious....

This roadside attraction was another one that was hard to miss! While driving along I-70, you can see this one in enough time to take the exit and check it out. The gigantic candle sitting outside serves to stir curiosity, but is also a preview of what is housed inside.   Located at the Warm Glow Candle Co Outlet in Centerville, IN is what is being considered the World's Largest Candle. Although I cannot find measurements anywhere, it is most definitely HUGE!!! Though not real, it is a cool photo op in the day, lights up at night and is a beautiful display of what the real ones are like inside the building that are available for purchase.  Wow!!!  Alan & Jackie Carberry created Warm Glow Candle Company in the basement of their home in 1994. Their goal was to create their vision of a perfect candle. After many tedious months of working with several combinations, they finally accomplished their goal and succeeded in creating a candle that is highly fragrant, l...

This one was on my list to see, but trust me, there is no need to even seek it out as it found us!!!  Positioned for I-70 appreciation, it is located on the property of New Creations Ministries which is a boarding school for troubled teens, church and bible college.  Entitled "The Miracle Cross" it was installed Spring 2010. It is a 100 ft tall Christian cross made of corrugated steel over a metal frame. Wow! Just look at that!  The thought was that the cross "Will give hope, direction, light from above and encouragement" to all those people traveling Interstate 70 and passing New Creation's Chapel. New Creations ceased operations in July 2016, but the cross still stands tall for all to see.  More of the property... This carved figurine of Jesus and some children are there, I would assume as part of the boarding school for troubled teens that was once located here.  Free to see. Located at 6400 National Road East in Richmond, IN, but clearly visible at the inter...