What Makes Hole In The Rock A Unique Roadside Attraction?

Stumbling Upon Hole in" the Rock

If you’re cruising down Highway 191 and spot 20-foot-tall letters screaming “Hole N" The Rock,” slam those brakes (don't worry about the reaction of your passengers they'll forgive you)—because you’ve just found America’s quirkiest cave-home-meets-zoo-meets-gift-shop extravaganza.

History of Hole in" the Rock

Carved into sandstone by Albert Christensen (with help from uranium prospectors paid in beer), this 5,000-square-foot marvel boasts 14 rooms, a fireplace with a 65-foot chimney, a concrete bathtub, and a Roosevelt sculpture just casually chilling outside. Albert lived here with his wife Gladys, who later turned the place into a roadside empire—complete with handmade rock jewelry and spontaneous tea parties with tourists.

I remember visiting Hole In" the Rock, what seemed to be a routine road trip suddenly felt like a surreal scene in the Pee Wee Herman movie. It is unique, fun and dripping with the history of the area.

Make a Visit

Today, for just $7, you get a 12-minute tour that’ll leave you wondering if you’ve stepped into a Wes Anderson fever dream. There’s also a petting zoo, metal sculptures, and three gift shops—because one just isn’t enough when you’re this fabulous.

Spelling According to the Originater

The punctuation in the name? Wrong. But don’t fix it—Gladys wouldn’t want that. Her spirit still lingers, probably judging your outfit and offering you tea.

Owned now by the Hansen family, Hole N" The Rock pulls in 500 visitors a day and even starred in *Transformers: Age of Extinction*. Because "Transformers", obviously.

So no, it might not be your final destination. But it’s the kind of stop that will add spice to your journey and give you memories to reflect upon for a long time.