VANDALISM OR LOCAL ATTRACTION?

Not everyone will agree, but this type of local oddity can be a memory maker for  your downtown visitors.   A non-descript pole used by visitors to "make their mark".  No meaningful harm or foul, the business owner can certainly paint it over if he/she wishes.  It is just one more way that visitors can create a "memory" for their visit.

DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ELABORATE; IT HAS TO BE FUN

Some communities have an aversion to painting on the side of their buildings or in alleys.  Madison, Wisconsin doesn't seem to be one of those communities.  Less than a block away from the state capital, Madison put up this "photo op" for visitors to stand in front of and make a memory.   It's fun, it's basic and it is the kind of simple and inexpensive thing that communities should consider doing.  

WHAT'S WRONG WITH A SUPERSIZED GAME DOWNTOWN?

HOW MANY DOWNTOWNS DO YOU KNOW THAT HAVE AN ILLUMINATED SEESAW?

A downtown with an available park and vacant lot nearby may want to consider adding this as an attraction (temporarily or permanently) to bring people in.  While this example is from a large community, the concept remains the same; offer unusual experiences that will bring people to your downtown.

SIDEWALK MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES DON'T HAVE TO INCLUDE A PIANO

So, so many communities have placed pianos in their downtown for the public to make use of.  While popular, your community may want to break from the crowd by selecting another (or several other) options.  This community installed guitars which isn't something I have seen too often.