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Alma, AR - The Former Spinach Capital of the World

This might come as a complete surprise to many, but a canning factory in the town of Alma, Arkansas, could once boast that it produced around 65% of the world's spinach. Today, the town still celebrates this achievement with a statue and water tower depicting Popeye, the sailor. The town also holds an annual spinach festival, where you can channel your inner Popeye and take part in a spinach-eating contest.

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Of course, there are other events, such as bull riding, rock climbing, and a petting zoo. The town also has a waterpark and a number of different museums.