13 Bizarre but Fascinating United States Roadside Attractions
What makes road traveling across the United States much more than just the drive? The attractions along the way. These attractions make those endless miles of highway an exciting adventure that would not be so easy to forget.
Read on to learn about these 13 bizarre attractions found right within American borders. These are some intriguing sites across the country that you should not miss.
The World’s Largest Ball of Twine – Cawker City, Kansas
This leviathan of a ball of twine is as peculiar as it is famous, and is a testament to the contributions of the Kansas community that began winding the icon in 1953. Today people can increase its size by tying their own pieces of twine on the structure.
Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo Texas
A ring filled with classic Cadillacs half-buried nose down into the Texas soil, Cadillac Ranch is an art installation that is constantly changing. People are welcome to spray-paint these structures and therefore, it is one of the most colorful attractions along route 66.
The Sculpture of the Fremont Troll – Seattle Washington
This enormous, troll sculpture is in Seattle, beneath the Aurora Bridge holding a real VW Beetle grasped within its fingers. The troll has definitely become a traditional roadside stop in Seattle, attracting tourists looking to take pictures with it.
Lucy the Elephant – Margate, New Jersey
Lucy, a six story tall elephant built in 1881, is yet another example of an impressive and at the same time historical roadside attraction. Visitors can tour the inside of the structure going up the 6 stories to the top and enjoy a view of the surrounding territory.
Largest Ketchup Bottle – Collinsville, Illinois
Reaching a height of 170 feet, this water tower has the looks of a giant ketchup bottle. Originally constructed in 1949 for the Brooks Catsup company, this has since then become one of the most recognizable road trip attractions.
Foamhenge – Centreville, Virginia
A Styrofoam replica of the English prehistoric wonder, the Stonehenge, was created by Mark Cline as a creative and educational interpretation of the archeological wonder. This attraction which is open to tourists is a bizarre yet incredible display of artistic talent and unique vision.
Enchanted Highway – Regent, North Dakota
This road, extending 32 miles is decorated by great metal sculptures showcasing different topics such as the grasshopper, pheasants and many more. Local artist Gary Greff developed this outdoor art gallery that adds some color and excitement to these vast open plains.
Carhenge – Alliance, Nebraska
Another Stonehenge replica is the Carhenge similarly portraying the historic wonder located in England though scraps of iron cars arranged in the same manner as the stones. A car version of this ancient structure was created as a tribute by Jim Reinder to his father and draws tourists from far and near with its quirky display.
The Paper House – Rockport, Massachusetts
All the materials used to build this one of a kind home, including the furniture were all made from newspaper. Designed by Elis Stenman, a mechanical engineer in 1922, the building has stood the test of time as well the large inflow of people, who visit to see such a house.
A Museum Worth A Visit – Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas
Oddities in the Austin’s Museum of the Weird include shrunken heads, wax figures of mythical animals and other strange things. Another popular attraction called “America’s Strangest Attraction,” is suitable for all fans of the extraordinary.
The Giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox – Bemidji, Minnesota
These two statues represent the folk hero of America, Paul Bunyan and his blue ox Babe. Since 1937 they have been attracting tourist and locals eager have a glance at the Legendary American folk giants in person.
Jolly Green Giant Statue Blue Earth – Minnesota
With a height of 55 feet, this summery statue of the Jolly Green Giant is not difficult to recognize. The statue that represents the famous car brand was a popular attraction for tourists since the 70s.
The Corn Palace – Mitchell, South Dakota
Painted fresh every year with murals of corn and grains alone, this palace in South Dakota made to commemorate agriculture is a peculiar collection of artistic wonder. Every year, these murals transform into an attraction for local people and tourists who appreciate detailed work and the historical agriculture famous in the region.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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