What was your favorite scene from the Wizard of Oz? Was it when Dorothy was swept away in the tornado? Or, was it Emerald City, the Tin Man, or perhaps the Wicked Witch’s flying monkeys? Well, if you were a fan of the flying monkeys, did you know that you can actually see some of them in Burlington, Vermont?
The giant flying monkey sculptures started living in Burlington around 1975. During this time, the first of its kind made the roof of Emerald City of Oz, (a local waterbed store), its home. Since then, this flying monkey family grew to include a partner and a set of twins. Read on to learn more about these mystical creatures that call Burlington their home.
To reach these flying monkeys, head to the Main Street Landing in Burlington.
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Once you reach this building, you’ll be in awe when you look up.
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From this photo, doesn’t it look like a combined scene from the Wizard of Oz and Back to the Future?
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Remember to bring a camera with a zoom lens so you can see the impressive detail in these steel sculptures.
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When you go, have fun imagining that the Flying Monkeys are real and that you’re actually in The Wizard of Oz.
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Doesn’t it look like this monkey is keeping guard?
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As you can see, the Flying Monkeys are in the ideal spot for some of the best views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains in New York.
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Would you like to see some more out of the ordinary sites when you’re in Vermont? If so, take a look at Most People Don’t Notice These Unusual Statues In Vermont Hiding In Plain Sight for suggestions of other quirky spots to visit in the Green Mountain state.
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