Carhenge

On a recent 3-week cross-country SUV trip from Washington State to Tennessee with my family, including my parents, wife, aunt, and 93-year-old grandmother, I was in charge of finding unique sightseeing stops along the way. We wanted quirky, off-the-beaten-path places rather than the usual tourist trap type places. One of our favorites in the middle of just about nowhere was Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. This roadside attraction is an automotive replica of Stonehenge, built entirely from old antique cars stood up to match the original stone monument. Alliance is a small town of about 8,000 people, and just outside of it stands this one-of-a-kind piece of Americana. The site also includes additional car sculptures and a small gift shop. The area is easy to walk through, and allows you to get up close to the artwork. It’s a humorous and spin on the classic British landmark—and a perfect roadside stop to break up a long drive. Watch the weather though, we had sunny clears skies and then a rainstorm blew and left just as quick. As the creator Jim Reinders once said when asked, “Why Carhenge?” his reply was simply, “Why not?” That’s the spirit of it. I say 'Why not check this place out"! If you love quirky Americana and hidden gems that make epic road trips memories, Carhenge is well worth the stop. It’s the kind of place that gives you stories to share long after the drive is done.

I had seen this place in one of the travel newsletters I read and drove well out of my way from Scottsbluff to visit. It didn’t disappoint. The creativity is next level and the attention to detail satisfied my OCD. I even enjoyed the pigeons, who, while messy contributed to my art experience.

Always wanted to see this attraction since my uncle posted a few years ago. Only thing was when he posted every car was colorful, so we were kinda sad to see a lot were grey. People can’t respect cool things, so I’m sure they are covering graffiti. Over all still cool place & the ones that are painted are painted with detail.

Love this place! The Great piece of art. We stayed at the little Campground right next to it, it was cheap and full hookup, a little difficult to level. Passing this area definitely worth stopping

Had a lot of fun checking out the artwork on the cars. The lady in the gift shop was so very nice and sweet! Been here before and always have a wonderful time.

Loved this place! It had such a fun vibe. I’ve been to Stonehenge in England and loved it. This was such a creative and fun spin off. It doesn’t take that long to see but definitely worth the stop. They have a small gift shop there too.

The art displays were awesome. We was there about 3:30 in the afternoon and we got back to the gift shop about 4:15 and they were already closed. There was about a dozen people there. We wanted souvenirs but they already closed. They should have stayed open to at least 5 being a tourist attraction. Yes maybe we should have checked time before walking around but closing at 4 when people were still stopping in wasn't the best service. Close on time if nobody is there but stay open for people that is still there.

Was such a cool road trip stop!! We were only able to make it in the middle of the night, which was cool that it was open for people to come by at any time. There's no lights if you're coming by at night tho, but fortunately we had some cool lights to carry around to look at the art and take some pictures. It was definitely worth the detour it took us off of our path to check it out, and I would definitely go back again to see it in the daytime!! Such a cool art piece and walk-around, in such an unexpected area. Would definitely recommend to any people passing thru the area to stop by and appreciate the scale and effort it must have taken to create something like this. It's the kind of art people travel across the world to see at Burning Man, but out in the middle of Nebraska!!

Listen, it's free and, if you happen to be passing through Alliance, it's worth a stop. If nothing else, stretch you legs and walk around the property to get the full 360 view of Carhenge and see the other pieces of art that are there. As others have said, you can probably estimate to spend 20 minutes tops here. There's a gift shop but we didn't go in. Overall Carhenge is a unique spot. I wouldn't go out of my way as others mentioned but you do you.

Roadside kitsch at its finest. Anyone who reads my reviews or follows me knows that I absolutely love roadside kitsch. Pretty much the ONLY reason I came to Nebraska was to see carhenge. A circle of cars. Stacked on to of each other. All painted gray. What is not to love? Free admission. Right next to the road so east access. And it's cars in the shape of Stonehenge.

Carhenge is a replica of Stonehenge. Instead of stones they are built in real vintage American automobiles, which they are all covered with gray spray paint. Also, visit the gift shop for snacks and cold beverages. My favorite are the cherry and strawberry honey sticks.

A cool roadside spot to check out if ya need to stretch your legs. You can cruise through it in about ten minutes. There's a gift shop and outhouses to use.

The neatest oddity. Fun place to visit ! A little off the beaten path but we felt it was worth it!

I honestly thought this would be a 5 minute stop. A quick view, a few pictures and we're down the road. Nope - way more than that. We were there for ONE HOUR! It was fun to look up close, but my recommendation would be to stop and pick up a program in the shop first, then go through the park. It will give you more interactive opportunities.

We were traveling from South Dakota down to Colorado that day. When I first found out about our itinerary, I asked our friends if it was okay that we made a short detour to see Carhenge in Nebraska. Happily, our friends obliged!! Yay!! We all enjoyed checking out this unique piece of artistry! So cool how the artist shaped all the Cars into a modern day Stonehenge using real American cars!! If you go into the cool gift shop, then you will can see a guide of Carhenge detailing each make and model vehicle displayed as part of the amazing artwork! Make sure to purchase a souvenir or make a donation. Their is no admission fee to see Carhenge. We enjoyed our 30 minutes here, and we were soon continuing on our way! I will always remember our time here! It was time very well spent!! Loved it!

Totally worth the detour. We spent the night in Alliance and went here to kill time before Dobby's opened. There is a walking tour and takes maybe a total of 20 minutes depending on pictures. Plus there is a small gift shop and bathroom which are both pluses in my book. The place runs on donations so even if you don't buy anything, leave a dollar or 3 in the pedal car to keep weird alive. PS- We got back to Denver and near the I-70/Wadsworth exit, there is a billboard for Carhenge.

If you have a quirky sense of humor, you should like this truly quirky salute to England's famous Stonehenge monument. Carhenge sits by the side of the highway a few miles north of Alliance. There is ample parking, and no admission fee. During the summer, there is a gift shop on site that is worth visiting. All in all, it's a nice way to spend 30 to 60 minutes strolling the grounds.

Would highly recommend if you're in the Nebraskan Panhandle. Very unique and bizarre.

If you are out touring in the panhandle of Western Nebraska in the High Plains Region and have a little time to see a somewhat unique tourist attraction, then you should go see Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. Modeled after the real Stonehenge in England, it is an interesting experience to see it in person. Being able to walk the grounds and see what all is out there won't take that long maybe 30 minutes at most. I would not drive just to go see this alone since it sits off a good distance from other interesting sights, but if you are out and about - change your route and visit.

This place is too cool, and well maintained, no litter, no graffiti, with a really well stocked gift shop on site. Definitely worth the detour to go see this place. When in town, eat at Ken Dales restaurant, it was great.

Located about 3 1/2 hours from Denver in the middle of a field in Alliance Nebraska. This is a great inexpensive road trip. Pack yourself a picnic and hop in the car. This really fun and unique art installation allows a romp through open spaces to witness the closest thing to Stonehenge most will ever see. A great social distancing experience as the pieces are spread very far apart allowing for a nice stroll in the fresh air. A few other families came and went as we wandered around the field. Was nice to get away for a day and just drive. Don't forget your sharpie. There is a car you can autograph that gets repainted a few times a year.

Cool, free stop! If you are in the area it's quite unique! Everything is free, even parking. They have a small gift shop with souvenirs and snacks. All the old cars are different and of course arranged just like Stone henge! This is for sure a one of a kind stop don't miss it!

I live 10 minutes or less from here. I know it has an appeal, and it is generally free and makes a nice picture taking spot for travelers... ...once. It doesn't change. Go here once. Take some nice pictures, especially with a drone since they can be flown here. It doesn't help wasps love building nests here, either.

Did I make my husband drive an extra almost hour out of our way to visit Carhenge? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Driving from Denver to Mount Rushmore, I insisted that Carhenge was on the way, and I got my way in making the detour. It's a great outdoor art installation that was fun to walk around in even on a cold and windy day. I wouldn't compare it to Stonehenge, but I will say that I was more impressed by Carhenge than I was Rushmore. The whole walk takes less than 30-45 minutes, so it's a great way to stretch your legs on those longer drives. Plus it's free. I'd say it's unique, but in researching Carhenge I discovered that there's a Truckhenge (also in Nebraska) a Boathenge (boats) a Stonefridge (ridges), Phonehenge (phones), Basshenge (guitar sculptures), Woodhenge (sticks), Limohenge (limos), as well as a number of more traditional Stonehenge replicas. America loves recreating this landmark, evidently. It's the perfect COVID-safe activity, since it's all outdoors and one can easily stay far away from others. Speaking of COVID, when we went the gift shop was closed and there wasn't anyone really monitoring the space so no one else was wearing masks. Again, it was easy to walk away from those people when they got too close for comfort, but just something to be mindful of.

I found Carhenge while plotting my road trip from Dallas to South Dakota and looking up "must-visit" places in the states I would drive through. Being an avid traveler, and with Stonehenge on my bucket list, I figured "Yeah I gotta go see this"! It's a free stop off the highway in Alliance, Nebraska. Cold on the day I visited so I did not spend too much time out there, but it is pretty neat to see the structure - knowing it's counterpart that it was modeled after. I agree with everyone else, if you're road-tripping anywhere near, fit this into your route and make a little pit stop.

Local flavor abounds here! Allow about 30 minutes to see it all. Take the small detour to see something truly weird and cool. The staff inside was so polite and nice, and was interested in where we were from. Had to head out...not a good spot during a thunderstorm!!

No trip to Nebraska would be complete without a stop at Carhenge! Free admission but donations are gladly accepted plus there is a small gift/snack shop you can patronize. There is a complete explanation of the history of how Carhenge came to be (interesting and humorous). There are also two covered picnic tables. Definitely worth the trip and you only need to spend about 30-45 minutes to experience it!

Visiting car henge has been a bucket list item of mine for some time now and I'm happy to say it did not disappoint. Ever since I moved to Nebraska I've always wanted to come here. It's a bit out of the way from my normal road trip but it was well worth the detour. There's some really beautiful scenery in western Nebraska so the drive was quite enjoyable. I would highly recommend you visit this national treasure.

Got time to waste? Heading North towards Rapid City? Might as well do it. This was my second time coming. Off the beaten path but not a schedule destroyer. Plan on spending 25-30 min, it is what it is. Put it up there with Cadillac Ranch, World's Largest 6 pack, etc. Small shop on premise, closed when we were there. It's cool, tag car at the top of the hill, probably to keep the jagoffs from hitting the exhibit. Little donation area, free, stop/walk/go.

What can you say. This is a wacky little attraction worth the stop. There was a little shop with a few gifts , restroom and snacks.

"Your first question upon encountering Carhenge might be Why? But creator Jim Reinders' answer would simply be Why not?" ...that pretty much sums up my feelings on Carhenge. What a wacky roadside attraction that is worth going a bit out of your way for. I first stumbled upon Carhenge while I was mapping my route from Colorado to New Jersey. I happened to drop the little Google maps guy randomly down on my route and it brought up a street view of Carhenge. I was immediately like, "Yeah I'm going there." There is a little gift shop with some poorly designed shirts (still almost bought one) and better designed postcards. The woman was just the nicest human on the planet. ...It's just great. ---------------------------------------------- "'We were able to reduce the time of the original Stonehenge construction by 9,999 years and 51 weeks.'"

So literally in the middle of nowhere.... You will drive up upon this crazy roadside attraction. I mean it's definitely not one of the seven wonders of the world but it makes for a fun photographs. After driving in a boring desolate area is nice to get out of your car and stretch your legs. They have many cars and sculptures. With a really easy walk around in a circle. They also have concession stands and plenty of parking. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a stop.

I have been here a couple of times and still love it. It's free, doesn't take a lot of time and it's unique. The first time I went with a good friend and we loved it! We spent quite a bit of time walking around, taking pictures. The second time I took my husband, who wasn't very thrilled however. I thought everyone would be! Carhenge, in Alliance, Neb., replicates Stonehenge. The artist of this unique car sculpture, Jim Reinders, experimented with unusual and interesting artistic creations throughout his life. While living in England, he had the opportunity to study the design and purpose of Stonehenge. His desire to copy Stonehenge in physical size and placement came to fruition in the summer of 1987. Carhenge was built as a memorial to Reinders' father who once lived on the farm where Carhenge now stands. Thirty-eight automobiles were placed to assume the same proportions as Stonehenge with the circle measuring approximately 96 feet in diameter. Some autos are held upright in pits five feet deep, trunk end down, while those cars which are placed to form the arches have been welded in place. All are covered with gray spray paint. The honor of depicting the heel stone goes to a 1962 Caddy. Additional sculptures have been erected at the site, known as the Car Art Reserve. One of the first sculptures to be added to the Car Art Reserve is a sculpture of a spawning salmon created by 29 year-old Canadian Geoff Sandhurst. Sandhurst won a $2500 prize and placement of his car art creation at the Reserve. Reinders' "Ford Seasons", comprised only of Fords and inspired by Vivaldi's Four Seasons, suggests the Nebraska landscape's seasonal changes as wheat is planted, grows, is harvested, and then the field lies barren during a windy winter. Green for Spring, Yellow for mature, pink for after harvest late summer and white for winter. There is also a station wagon - The Carnastoga - with the horses out front. This area saw a great many wagons in the early settling phase of the county.

In the last week of July 2015, My parents and I were on a road trip out west from Nashville, TN (me) and Ripley, WV (them) and we happened across CARHENGE in Alliance, NE..we were driving across the sweeping prairie grasses of Nebraska in the early morning hours and came across CARHENGE. Now the evening before my father had struck up a conversation with a fellow traveler who told him about the Nebraska verison of Stonehenge..so even though he didn't tell us, he navigated us in that direction. It was fairly easy to get to per my dad's memories of directions (his mind not the most clear at mid 70's) but we found it. The park was very nice, because I never saw the original Stonehenge I had nothing to compare it to but photos and it looks so near the original but the difference it is actual car bodies and not boulders. The place was not opened nor was it locked. But the site is FREE for you to enjoy when going by. I would definitely come here again. It is a great conversation peace when you are driving long hours in the car between villages and towns on the back roads..so I highly recommend if you can map yourself near Alliance, NE, you should definitely check out CARHENGE..I would love to go here again... FREE is always GOOD !!!!

It's Stonehenge - but with cars!!! It's Carhenge. Cool. If you like this, and you're heading further north, you might like the Enchanted Highway near Regent, North Dakota. (Note: If you search this place with a search engine that automatically puts up closing times - and the search result says it's "closed," the closing times refers only to the small gift shop/snack shop in the parking lot. It's all visible from the parking lot and the road.)

I am a car fanatic so when it comes to car art exhibits count me in. I have been to Cadillac ranch twice and the International car forest of the last church. Neither in my opinion are better than Carhenge. I like the history and story behind Carhenge and it's just neato. I was on a cross country trip with my brother so we deviated our route to include this and I am glad we did!

Totally fun place to stop! What a wacky, wonderful idea. I love all the tongue-in-cheek stuff (like the 20th century "carsule" (time capsule), the car-estoga wagon). Too bad the Pit Stop wasn't open, could have used one. But GLAD the sign nearby directed us to the Knight Museum for Carhenge souvenirs. Turned out the museum was worth a 2-hour stop itself!

If your driving through the area it's worth stopping by. You may spend about 15 minutes walking around the park. Free.

Great place. Really funny to see those cars being stacked like the real deal. Just a tip; put some change in their donation-thing and they can keep the place great!

Cool things about Carhenge. 1) it's free 2) see number one I'm thinking it must be a thesis on the redundancy of life when you live in the middle of nowhere Still, it's the most interesting thing in this part of Nebraska. So, if you're headed up to Sturgis and need somewhere to stop and check your fluids or something, it's as good a place as any, I guess. Three stars because it's free.

A must stop for anyone driving by this area of Nebraska. It's bizarre as you'd imagine and hope while not being hokey. The little shop has friendly service too. The only thing that stops this place from being cooler is in fact its nowhere location... though oddly fitting given the real Stonehenge is also in the middle of no where.

Weird. Very weird. We took the long way around on our way home from SD to see this and chimney rock. Being Nebraska natives, we felt obligated to make this trek at some point. The grounds are well kept and the accuracy of the layout is definitely not in dispute. The staff is friendly and definitely a fan of the attraction (she made a point to tell us several times that carhenge is made of all American steel). If you are in the market for a very strange photo-op, make a stop at this distinctly Nebraskan roadside Americana.

Although the winds were howling and it was cold, this was a fun stop on our way to Salt Lake City. We had seen signs for Carhenge on previous trips but never wanted to detour 250 miles to go. This trip we added as a stop along the way. Very interesting indeed. Many metal sculptures are located throughout the parcel. I would add this to any americana bucket list visits. AND IT'S FREE!

I'll rate this a 5 because it's this type of Americana kitsch that reminds me of the cool kind of things you can find outside of the big city. Driving through western Nebraska, I see a big billboard that advertises I'm "7 minutes away from Carhenge." Really, do I have to have another thought? Honestly, when am I ever going to be in Western Nebraska again? Why not; so I drive through Alliance, onto County Road 59 and 2 miles out of town I see The Carhenge. I wouldn't say you'll have a field "day" here, more like a field "half hour or so." For a real treat, head down 385S to 26 and head to Scotts Bluff, you'll see some amazing scenic vistas and a real cool ghost town about a mile east of town.

I really enjoyed my visit to Carhenge. The drive there from South Dakota was very scenic, with a few great photo stops along the way. I took over 500 photos during my visit, and was enthralled by the old cars placed so artfully. The shape is a great monument to the golden era of automobiles in America, as well as a beautiful homage to Stonehenge. I was very honored to be able to see this landmark, something I'd wanted to do for many years. The parking lot has plenty of space and the snack bar/visitor center staf was very friendly and willing to talk about the history of the sculpture. The other sculptures on site were intruguing, if not related to Stonehenge. I look forward to visiting again!

This is a replica of Stone Henge done in old cars... If you have to drive across Nebraska, you have to stop here.

This is just a simple, fun and free highway stop outside Alliance, Nebraska. Stop by if you're close! Or adjust your road trip a bit so you'll drive by. Worth it.

It's a bunch of junk cars pained grey. You used to be able to go through and read graffiti people from different places left, and THAT was fun. But they spray painted over it. It's worth a stop just to say you e been there... but it's absolutely nothing to write home about.

A great art piece in the middle of nowhere for some, but Western Nebraska for the rest of us. A stop I've made many times through out the years while driving across Nebraska. I took a few pictures to better describe it.

I loved carhenge more than I thought I would. It really looks like it's original counter - part the Stonehenge. I had a blast walking and rewalking the park several times, each time seeing more and more, would highly recommend for a fun time.

Visited during the solar eclipse .. Thank god it is free.. Up north about a quarter mile there is a rest area that is must see I'll put a pic of it in the post

I am racing across from Western Mass to LA (via SF) in my pimping '89 Camry. My two cats are in a cage in the back, and have been meowing since Utica. I-80 through Nebraska is unbearably long. Just as we are nearing the end of the state, we spot a sign for Carhenge, only about 200 miles out of our way. To my friend's chagrin, I tear off the highway and head north, straight for an electrical storm in the distance. The storm catches up to us as we pull into the parking lot at Carhenge. The cats yowl as hail pelts the roof with a tinny roar, but, undaunted, we run into the hail towards the monument. It is incredible. No amount of lightning in this vast flatland is going to keep me from climbing on the grey cars, goddamnit! My friend documents my stupidity, and then we rush back to the car. Too tired to push past the Nebraska state boundary, we head to Alliance, NE, and eat at a Denny's that hasn't changed since the 50s. The people there are thinlipped and exude a grim determination - they seem like they just got of the covered wagons and changed into modern clothing. It's worth the detour.

When researching interesting stops for my cross country road trip, every forum I came across said that I should do whatever I could to avoid I-80 through Nebraska as it would be the most mind-numbingly boring drive you will ever have in this country. I decided to take the path through the Sandhills in the northern part of Nebraska which would reconnect to I-80 before Lincoln and Omaha, so that at least the drive would be at least a bit more pleasant. I also found out that the famous Carhenge was along the way and would be the most strategic place for me to refill gas, so it all fell together. Carhenge is a really interesting display or art, but it's also really trippy. A bunch of junk cars laying around in a field with sunflowers; you just don't expect to see those things together. You walk around and it's kinda weird seeing a car in a position where it may fall down and crush you (they won't). There's more than just the display which resembles the real Stonehenge. There's also a giant fish and a dinosaur shaped out of car parts, and a wall of cars with graffiti all over them scattered around the field. It's definitely enough to look at for a good 20 minutes. While it may not seem like much, it definitely makes your drive through Nebraska more interesting.

What a great little stop! Very clean. Kid friendly. Great side trip for your road trip.

Definitely an odd ball attraction in small town USA. The poor people of the Midwest, they get so bored they have to make things like this! LOL! This place is sort of iconic in some circles. Kind of fun to go check out and it is free too!

It's not super eventful but fun to see. Adults & kids can enjoy. Great place to take fun pictures. Beautiful scenery on the way. Nice gift shop. Have a newer pressed penny machine.

I've been obsessed with Stonehenge since I was a kid in the 1980's, and I managed to make the pilgrimage across the Atlantic to see it in 2010. When I heard about Carhenge, it was fairly "duh" that I would visit the site when I got to Nebraska on my 50 states bucket list. While driving from Mount Rushmore to Cheyenne we took the long way, through western Nebraska, and we stopped at Carhenge. There's not much to do there except take pictures, but it photographs very well and, well, the whole thing is just sorta fun and whimsical. There's a small gift shop, I bought a (cheap quality) hat and a bottle of water. Allow 20-40 minutes, depending how engaged you think you'll be. If you are curious about Carhenge, and in the Alliance, Nebraska area, you should go. You'll like it. If you think it's dumb (like my friend who went with me on this road trip) you are probably going to think it's dumb when you get there. As roadside attractions go, I think it's one of the more inspired ones I've ever visited. I don't think it's very well known because of it's proximity from an interstate; if you're crossing the country on highway 80, you have to drive about 90 minutes off the interstate to get to it (and 90 minutes back) so it's not super convenient unless you're already in Western Nebraska, for whatever reason that might be.