Entry No. 20 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: roadside-attraction

The Kecksburg UFO Monument

A quirky, acorn-shaped UFO replica originally built as a prop for a 1990 episode of Unsolved Mysteries to commemorate the town's famous 1965 UFO incident, now proudly displayed on a pedestal behind the local fire department.

The move: Grab some alien-themed merchandise from the volunteer fire department's gift shop, snap a selfie under the 'Space Acorn,' and then head to a nearby diner in the Laurel Highlands.

📍 Mount Pleasant
💸 Free
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 5113 Water St, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Atlas Obscura · golaurelhighlands.com

last checked: 2026-07-21