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Nurses week is coming and so are some really fun – and slightly weird – events across the U.S. If you can’t get away during May to celebrate, plan for one of these awesome experiences before or after your assignment and get ready for a unique adventure you’ll never forget.
Florida
Weeki Wachee: City of Live Mermaids
Ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid? Then head to Weeki Wachee for its famous “Mermaid Shows,” where you can watch “real” mermaids put on an enchanting performance in an underwater theater. Becoming a Weeki Wachee mermaid is highly competitive – and don’t think for a second that it doesn’t take immense endurance and strength to make swimming with a tail look that graceful! Head to Florida to check out this exciting, yet weird event.
Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss
Sometimes the strangest events are the most fun, and that’s certainly the case with the Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss. It’s exactly like it sounds: Participants toss mullets across the Florida state line into Alabama and see whose gets the farthest. The event has turned into a huge beach party, with hotel bookings “done months, if not years in advance.” Check it out for yourself and report back to us!
Louisiana
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
All travel nurses assigned to Louisiana should visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. You’ll see apothecary jars, delicate vials and curious instruments straight out of the olden days, gaining a fascinating insight into how medicine used to look. Be sure to spot the voodoo “Love Potion No. 9” sitting on a shelf, Atlas Obscura recommended. Louisiana Jobs are plentiful.
Louisiana Mudfest
Had a frustrating week and need to unwind? The Louisiana Mudfest may be just the event for you. This quirky festival features three straight days of playing in the mud. Messy? Yes. Memorable? You bet.
Colorado
Celestial Seasonings Factory Tour
There’s no better stress reliever than a steaming mug of herbal tea at the end of a long day. You can experience tea heaven by taking a tour of the Celestial Seasonings factory in Boulder. Be sure to stop by the tasting room, where you can sample all 105 varieties of the brand’s teas.
Ullr Fest
Skiing is a favorite pastime in Colorado, but Ullr Fest takes it to a new level. In the state’s quaint mountain town of Breckenridge, you’ll find more than 12,000 visitors partying up Viking-style with impressive costumes and an elaborate parade. Colorado has something for all Seasons.
Maine
The Desert of Maine
Maine has some gorgeous scenery, with its rocky coastline and lush forests, but if you need a change of pace, you can visit the famous “Desert of Maine.” Some poor farming practices in the late 1700s led to the soil on this 40-acre slice of land to turn to sand and silt, Atlas Obscura explained. It’s not quite as impressive a sight as the Sahara, but still pretty neat.
Central Maine Egg Festival
At the Central Maine Egg Festival, you can see the world’s largest frying pan – it’s 10 feet in diameter and is heated by special gas burners. If that’s not enough, you can also decorate wooden eggs, cheer on competitors in the Egglympics and vote for the tastiest dish at the Quiche & Cheesecake Contest. Live music, barbecue and a farmers market round out this off-kilter but popular festival. Find your Maine Job here so you can enjoy all that Maine has to offer.
No matter what you do to commemorate Nurses Week…
we hope you feel appreciated and loved for the often-unrecognized care you provide to patients and families every day. You’re our hero.
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