A cheesy but fun roadside attraction, the Vortex and accompanying House of Mystery lure visitors with displays of unexplained phenomena: people shrink as they walk toward you, a broom stands on end, water runs uphill. Leave your skepticism in the car and let the invisible whirlpool of gravity (or whatever) entertain you.
Oregon Vortex
Southern Oregon
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