{
  "id": 7374127,
  "title": "Cryptid Tourism: The Best Museums, Destinations & Festivals Across America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/cryptid-tourism-the-best-museums-destinations-festivals-across-america",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Atlas Obscura",
    "slug": "atlas-obscura",
    "url": "https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cryptid-tourism-across-america"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Cryptozoology Museum in Bangor, Maine is the world's only museum dedicated to the study of cryptids. Founded by renowned cryptid expert Loren Coleman, it houses an extensive collection of specimens, replicas, and artifacts relating to famous and lesser-known cryptids from around the world. The museum recently relocated to a new location at 490 Broadway, Bangor, Maine, after being in Portland for over two decades. Visitors can see a life-sized coelacanth, a Feejee mermaid, and a 8.5-foot-tall wooden Bigfoot statue standing eight feet tall and weighing over 800 pounds. The museum's collection includes over 10,000 items and is said to be unrivaled in its scope and quality.",
  "summary": "What is a cryptid? A cryptid is an animal whose existence has been suggested but not proven by science—creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, and the Jersey Devil. The term comes from cryptozoology, the study of “hidden animals.” Quick Reference: Cryptid Destinations at a Glance Destination Location Cryptid Hours Admission Access Notes International Cryptozoology Museum…",
  "key_points": [
    "International Cryptozoology Museum in Bangor, Maine dedicated to cryptids",
    "Loren Coleman founded museum with extensive cryptid collection",
    "Museum relocated to new location at 490 Broadway, Bangor"
  ],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}