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Is a Giant Picnic Basket Real? A Guide to the "Basket Building" in Newark, Ohio!

🌟 Is a Giant Picnic Basket Real? A Guide to the "Basket Building" in Newark, Ohio❗ 🌟 📍 Address 1500 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055, USA 🚗 Transportation Approx. a 1-hour drive from Columbus. Navigate to "Longaberger Basket Building." --- 🔥 Reasons to Visit ✅ Mind-blowing Exterior: The world's most "delicious" building! The 7-story picnic basket, complete with handles and basket weave, is a 1:1 recreation, like a giant's lost lunchbox. ✅ Picture-Perfect Spot: A unique shape with no bad angles. Whether it's the lawn, the street corner, or an upward shot, every photo is a winner, with a 100% success rate❗ ✅ Legendary Business Story: Formerly the headquarters of Longaberger, an American basket giant, it once housed 500 employees at its peak. Now, it's a "bankrupt but beautiful" magical landmark. ✅ Unique Experience: Avoid the crowds and enjoy the clash of American retro street scenes and surreal architecture. It's a hidden gem that's taking over Instagram! --- 📸 How to Visit: [One] Exterior: ・ Panoramic View: Take a picture from across the street for a stunning "basket overhead" perspective! ・ Handle Details: Don't forget to go around to the side and take a forced perspective photo with the curved giant handle. ・ Street Scene Fusion: Retro red brick streets + magical basket = American style meets surrealism❗ [Two] Interior Exploration (Note: The interior is currently closed to visitors, but you can explore the exterior.) ・ Peer through the glass into the former office space and imagine employees working in a "basket." Nearby Attractions: ・ Drive 15 mins to the Longaberger factory store to find handmade woven baskets and bring a "mini version" home! ・ Stop by other unique buildings in Columbus, such as the "Book-Shaped Library" and the "Butterfly Museum," for a fulfilling day trip! --- ℹ️ Useful Information: ⏰ Opening Hours: The exterior can be visited all day (it is recommended to go during the day when the light is good). 🎫 Admission: Free! 📌 Tips: - Outfit Suggestions: Wear bright or retro clothes to create a striking contrast with the brown building! - Nearby Restaurants: There are American burger joints and cafes in downtown Newark where you can recharge after your visit. --- 🎈 Who says buildings have to be square? Come to Ohio and unlock a real-life fairytale with this basket that has been "enlarged by magic"❗
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Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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