Very cool pit stop in way to Elberta sausage fest. I don't know if I'll ever get to the actual one so this was perfect read more

Bamahenge - Bamahenge - Local Flavor Near Me - Elberta, Alabama

Just moved to Foley recently and came across this place on my google map. We took the quick 16 minute drive and found it pretty easily. Parking is just a gravel patch that can fit maybe 4 cars. Luckily there was a car parked there, or We would have missed it and had to turn around. It was really weird turning the corner on the little path and seeing this in the big grass opening. Nothing what I expected. Also, made of fiberglass, so that was a little weird. It was a little sad to see that they had to cover up some graffiti on a few "stones". My partner has been to the real Stonehenge and said he was pretty impressed with this little replica in the middle of the woods in Alabama, haha. Made for a nice little outing, to see this and then hunt down the dinosaurs, the Knights, the Sundial ( which you can't get close to, it's fenced off ) finishing with the Lady in the Marina. She was a sight! If you have nothing to do and need a few hours to get in and out of the car for some pictures, it's a fun little treasure hunt. I think kids would get a kick out of it. I plan to take my niece ( 6 ) and nephew ( 3 ) when they come visit us. They would really get a kick out of the search! read more

Bamahenge - The view from the back corner. - Local Flavor Near Me - Elberta, Alabama

The beach isn't all about sunshine, sand, and seafood it's also about quirky adventures, and this is the perfect quirky adventure if you just need a break from the beach. I present to you Bamahenge: the replica of Stonehenge deep in the forest of the Yellowhammer State. Be careful on your trek once you leave the impressive Bamahenge, if you continue down the road, you'll run into some Jurassic friends. All of these dinosaurs are spread out along the side of the road, and the T-Rex is tucked away in the forest. You have to watch out for him, but overall, this adventure added a wild layer of fun to our trip! read more

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The drive out here along Barber Parkway is pretty nice! If you see dinosaurs, you've passed it. There is a small gravel area with a few spaces to park. You will need to walk along a dirt path to the grassy clearing where Bamahenge is. There is no restroom out here. Bamahenge was commissioned in 2012 by Mark Cline at Barber's suggestion. He created the Dinosaurs In The Woods prior to Bamahenge. It belongs to George Barber who is a billionaire. This is a partial replica of the actual Stonehenge in England. These stones are made out of fiberglass. Even though there are fewer pieces, you can still get a sense of what it might feel like to stand in the real one! Good thing there are other sights you can visit while out here. On your way in on Barber Parkway, you will pass the Dinosaurs In The Woods and a Giant Sundial. Closer to the Marina, you can look for the Knights In The Woods and Lady In The Bay. Some are a little hidden, but if you know to look for them, you can find them! Everything is free to enjoy as long as you can find them! Be sure to check out the gorgeous large fountain at the roundabout. read more

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This was such a cool little spot to visit with the kids. It is hard to find if you're not looking for the little gravel patch for parking. There are no signs indicating it's there, so watch for it. If you get to the dinosaurs on the side of the road, you've gone too far. You park and walk down a dirt trail into a huge opening/clearing in the woods. They were so much bigger than we imagined they'd be. They're not made of real stone, but they look like it. Someone keeps it maintained pretty nicely and there's a sign telling the story of it. Definitely a fun little field trip or mini adventure for us and the kids. While we were there, another family was there and one was in a wheelchair, and they seemed to have no issues getting around since it's maintained. Just thought that was worth mentioning in case any others in wheelchairs or motorized scooters want to see it. read more

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Who could imagine that this Alabama take on Stonehenge actually exists! A short walk off of Barber Marina road. Being able to walk around the area and appreciate something that shows the wisdom of ancestors. Make sure to continue down the road to see the dinosaurs I the woods. read more

I think the kids would get a kick out of it. It is out in the middle of nowhere but worth the trip. Children would love to run around and see the rocks. Choose choose a warm day and walk the path to see the dinosaurs. read more

Bamahenge - Bamahenge! - Local Flavor Near Me - Elberta, Alabama

If you like roadside attractions you can find a Replica of Stonehenge with dinosaurs and other surprises out at the Barber Marina in Elberta, AL. To get here you can simply type in "bamahenge" into the Waze app and it will get you to the Bamahenge but then you are on your own to find the rest of the secrets. You have to do a bit of a treasure hunt and many folks seem to just assume everything will be right at the Bamahenge location but if you drive past that you have three more dinosaurs on the right with the T-Rex sometimes being harder to see depending on how much the trees are covering him and then the triceratops and stegosaurus are easily seen out in the open while the brontosaurus is on the opposite side and much better hidden than the rest of the dinosaurs. If you continue on to the marina there is a beautiful fountain then there are more small statues, a giant metal spider and the largest individual work of "the lady in the lake" that is floating in the actual marina. If you want to keep up your adventure there are at least four knight statues hidden in the woods and a giant sundial along with who knows what other hidden treasures you might find here. Video review here: https://youtu.be/9ykzGEhIpQs read more

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I will literally go out of my way to see a good roadside attraction, which is exactly what happened when I came here. This was a delight to stop at. Nice area to walk around, see this replica of stonehenge, see some dinosaurs, a Knight or two in the woods. Come. Stretch your legs. The parking lot is gravel, but the walk is dirt, so if you are in a wheelchair, there maybe some issues getting from the parking lot to the replica of Stonehenge. This is a very peaceful area. It is quite a distance from major roadways. read more

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I've known about this random group of structures in Elberta, Alabama for some time now and we finally checked it out yesterday. With no explanatory signs, no signs or promotional advertising, no commercial Bamahenge is an enigma. Others, like us, ask the question "how did it get here? Who built it and why?" (People ask those questions about Stonehenge in England, too). But unlike prehistoric Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England from the Neolithic and Bronze Age are two miles west of Amesbury with their standing stones, each13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, their much newer. These same size replicas in the woods of Alabama, which look very much like their English cousins are actually made of fiberglass. It was constructed here by billionaire dairy magnate George W. Barber, of Barber marina, and there's an interesting history of how that happened. I In 1991, Barber had commissioned Virginia artist Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studios to design and install seven life-size dinosaurs as lawn ornaments on one of his properties. While Cline was onsite repairing hurricane damage to those sculptures in 2006, Barber, asked him to build a life-size Stonehenge replica at his Vintage Motorsports Museum outside of Birmingham, AL. However by the time Cline was able to begin work on the project in 2012, Barber had relocated four of the dinosaurs to the grounds of Barber Marina and decided to instead install the Stonehenge replica on the marina grounds, in the woods just north of the dinosaurs. While these replica stones are made of fiberglass, surprisingly hollow sounding when my daughter tapped on their sides, they were engineered to be storm-proof, anchoring the megaliths with interior concrete and half-buried telephone poles, clever. I have read quite a bit about Stonehenge over the years and, like many others, have been facinated by the mystery of their origins so since I haven't had the chance to travel to England this is the next best thing right here near my humble home. There's a pull off on the right side of the road with a small gravel parking area for 3-4 cars, but again no signs, and since it's approximately 200 yards off the road you have to be looking out for it. (we passed right by and had to turn around :-) The dinosaurs are a little further down the road and there's a beautiful marble fountain and huge steel spider at the marina itself at the end of the very nicely maintained roadway. How to find all of this? Take US Hwy 98 either eight miles east of Foley, AL, or 21 miles west of Pensacola, FL. Turn south onto County Rd 95. Drive five miles. Turn right onto Fish Trap Rd. Drive a half-mile. Turn left at the Barber Marina sign. Drive 2.5 miles to the Barber Marina.  Bottom line: Like the world's largest frying pan or ball of yarn it's one of those road warrior and travelers oddities only way cooler! Plus it's all for free, check it out!! read more

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This was such a neat thing to see. Kids and adults can really appreciate it. Whether a rainy day or time away from the beach. Impressive

Strange Alabama roadside attraction. My dad showed me this place when i was home visiting a while back. It's a replica of Stonehenge. read more

Well off the beaten path sits a little roadside attraction called Bamahenge. What is it? Well, it's a replica of Stonehenge, made out of fiberglass, in lower Alabama. It's built to scale. You can get out and walk around it. There's not a sign, a grand entrance or even a parking lot. Just turn like you're going to Barber Marina and it will be right around the curve on your right. You can see it through the trees. Of course, it's free to look at. Right past it are some dinosaur sculptures sitting back in the trees a bit. All of this, as well as the Lady in the Lake, is owned by Alabama billionaire, George Barber, who is an art collector. read more

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Definately a fun place to take the family! This is a great way for someone to allow family's to have a free, fun day.

Might as well be Jurassic Park! It has Dinosaurs and an (almost complete) replica of Stonehenge. Nothing speaks Alabama more than a plastic replica of a stone monument surrounded by dinosaurs. 10 stars if I could. read more

This place was awesome especially I told my wife I would take her to England for her birthday this week. It is out in the middle of nowhere and having grown up in Birmingham drinking Barbers milk, I never knew how "interesting" George Barber was. The Marina was totally cool as well especially when I saw the yacht I want called Rollin with The Tides. It was was for sale and I wish I could get it. Also see the dinosaurs. Great visit. read more

Bamahenge - I'm here at Stone Hinge, wait he tricked me. - Local Flavor Near Me - Elberta, Alabama

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What a fun adventure for FREE! Be sure to wear sunscreen and some bug repellent. There is a small parking area and then a short walk into a cleared area. These were so much bigger than expected. We took our two small kids and really enjoyed exploring the area! read more

this place is insane. crazy to think that aliens did all that by themselves. the fake one in england pales in comparison to Bamahenge by a noticeable amount. love this place!!!!!!!!!! read more

The dinosaurs are gone. My kids were super dissapointed as we took a detour ro stop by.

So, so much fun for the kids! They loved Bamahenge. Also make sure you check out the dinousaurs in the woods. They make for some awesome pictures. read more

Out in the middle of nowhere, you can find a full scale replica of Stonehenge, but made of foam! Tucked away just off the road, you're welcome to park ad walk back to see it. There are also a ton of dinosaurs, also made of fiberglass/foam in the area. Awesome place! read more

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Bam - out of the middle of nowhere, you see dinosaurs ! A trip to see Bama-Henge gives you a reason to smile like crazy while you pose with a triceratops , T-Rex or stegosaurus ! It's a quirky reproduction of Stonehenge in lower Alabama ( about 30 minutes from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach). I'm all about roadside America trips and this way a fun way to spend the morning driving about . read more

Lots of fun and real hidden gem... don't miss bamahendge or dinosaurs.. easy if you stay on dirt road next to highway to see all read more

Bamahenge - Local Flavor Near Me - Elberta, Alabama

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