Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Each State

June 7 2021 By Lazydays

Find the weirdest roadside attraction in every state and plan a memorable road trip!

The RV is packed, the tank is full, and the open road is sitting in front of you ready to take you on your next adventure. With countless miles crisscrossing around the country, there’s so much to see on your American road trip. Between beautiful national parks, bustling cities, and summertime RV destinations, there’s no shortage of sights to see when you’re driving throughout the USA. There are also some off-the-beaten-path, quirky, kitschy, and downright weird roadside attractions that are worth a pit stop on your next road trip.

Planning a USA road trip? Check out this list of the weirdest roadside attractions in each state where you can snap some funky photos, stretch your legs, and take in some unique sights.

A Quick History of Weird Roadside Attractions

In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a law that launched the Public Roads Administration, which is known as the Federal Highway Administration today [1]. Before this, many communities had their own roadways that did not follow standardized sizes or regulations. This made driving long distances across the country much more difficult than it is today. It wasn’t until 1956 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that funded the construction of this U.S. Interstate Highway System that construction really kicked off. Route 66 was one of the popular early interstate systems constructed, allowing for faster and more reliable travel between states [2].

As highways were popping up, families on vacation set out on the open road. These families, excited to explore the country, had the potential to offer big business to the communities they drove through. Route 66 was a big part of the development of roadside kitschy attractions and interesting stops to visit while heading to the desired destination. The highway stretches through many rural areas of the country and it brought newfound business opportunities when it was first constructed [3].

With more folks on the road, businesses were looking to get a piece of the pie. Roadside attractions were a natural development, bringing eye-catching statues, sights, and attractions that would encourage families to stop, explore, and spend some of their money. As businesses saw success with their roadside attractions, more were built over the years.

Even today, roadside attractions are big business in every state. Many of these attractions are a callback to those years ago where cars of the 1950s and 60s dominated the roadways, with paper maps that brought vacationers to their destinations. Today, roadside attractions new and old are easily found with GPS and a little lookout for signs or advertisements on the road. If you’re looking for a fun spot to stop on your next RV road trip, we invite you to explore some of the weirdest roadside attractions the American open road has to offer.

Weirdest Roadside Attractions in All 50 States

Alabama

You can see The World’s Largest Office Chair in Anniston, Alabama. Just over 33 feet tall, this office chair sits outside of Miller’s Office Furniture. It was constructed in 1981 to draw attention to the business and holds a Guinness World Record.

Alaska

You can get into the holiday spirit any time of the year when you visit the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska. Yes, this is a real city! Located southeast of Fairbanks, the city is home to this merry tourist attraction. Since 1952, Santa Clause House in Alaska has been offering visitors chocolates, a gift shop, and The World’s Largest Santa that’s almost 50 feet tall.

Arizona

Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In in Seligman, Arizona is a quintessential roadside stop. This drive-in was built in 1953 using nearby scrap lumber. Don’t worry though, it’s undergone considerable upgrades since then. The spot serves ice cream and American classics like burgers. It’s packed with quirky decor and the employees are just as zany.

In southern Arizona, The Thing Museum is another weird roadside attraction that will leave you guessing. Located in Dragoon Arizona (that’s exit 322 on I-10), The Thing is a museum behind a gas station that’s filled with mysterious interconnected objects and displays. It culminates around The Thing itself, which you’ll need to visit to discover.

Arkansas

Statues of bigfoot-like creatures are a common roadside attraction, with different states having their own names for these mysterious sasquatches. In the 1970s, Fouke Arkansas became known for its Boggy Creek Monster that was made famous by the 1973 movie The Legend of Boggy Creek. Today, the town of Fouke honors its fame with a Monster Mart, statute, and additional sights dedicated to the Boggy Creek Monster. Make sure to pose with the cutout of the monster while you’re visiting [4]!

California

Head into the redwoods surrounding Santa Cruz to experience a spot unlike any other. The Mystery Spot has been puzzling visitors since 1940, where gravity appears to follow different rules [5]. Visitors take guided tours that demonstrate the spot’s unique gravity with plenty of photo opportunities available.

Salvation Mountain is another memorable roadside stop in California, trekking further west. Located in the Sonoran Desert, this colorful installation was built by Lenoard Knight. It’s a painted hillside constructed of adobe clay with interactive elements and eye-catching lettering. The site has been featured in music videos and movies, along with receiving praise from the Folk Art Society of America.

Colorado

Hooper Colorado is home to The Great Sand Dunes National Park which is a designated dark sky area for incredible stargazing. Just around the corner, there’s another attraction that takes advantage of the area’s incredible skies and that’s the UFO Watchtower. This small structure is a dome-shaped gift shop topped with a walkway that offers unobscured views of the night sky. It’s a popular spot for stargazing and for UFO watching, along with unique art and zany photo opportunities.

Connecticut

There are plenty of weird roadside attractions in Connecticut, and one of the weirdest is right along the state’s namesake river. The Connecticut River in Hartford is home to many statues and sculptures, with one of a turkey standing out as an homage to a uniquely American tradition. A smooth statue of Jack The Turkey commemorates the very first turkey to be pardoned by a President way back in 1863 by President Lincoln at the request of his son Tad [6]. In years since, a Presidential turkey pardon has become an American tradition every Thanksgiving.

Delaware

Dover is home to one of Delaware's weirdest attractions. The Dover International Speedway, a destination for NASCAR and other car races, is home to a larger-than-life statue known as Miles the Monster. Miles the Monster holds a racecar in his hand, ready to toss it asunder. A large King Kong-like statue, he has glowing red eyes and sharp teeth, looking like he eats race cars for breakfast. He’s the mascot of the Dover International Speedway, even trophies given at the speedway are miniature Miles the Monster statues.

Florida

There are plenty of weird roadside attractions in Florida to see. Some are a quick drive from our Tampa RV resort, and others are located throughout the state. We’ve been in the state for decades, so we’re familiar with the interesting things people can see on Florida’s roadways.

In Homestead, the Coral Castle is a strange roadside attraction with a unique history. Single-handedly built by Ed Leedskalnin from 1920 to 1951, its construction techniques are still mysterious to this day. It’s a unique roadside attraction in Florida that features limestone buildings and sculptures with interactive elements as well. Tours are available in multiple languages and discuss the construction of the mysterious castle.

A little west of Homestead in Ochopee Florida sits the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters. The Skunk Ape is Florida’s take on bigfoot. The Skunk Ape Research Headquarters is part gift shop, part wildlife exhibit, a campsite, and it’s a stop for all the knowledge about this mysterious creature. Visitors can learn about the Skunk Ape’s habitat in The Everglades, its history, and more. The front of the complex features a statue of the mysterious animal that’s perfect for photos. The World’s Smallest Post Office is also around the corner.

Christmas, Florida is home to The World’s Largest Alligator, Swampy. This large alligator is a decorated gift shop made to look like a gator and it clocks in at just over 200 feet long. It’s a great roadside photo spot! Along the same theme, Islamorada is home to another large water-based creature. Betsey the Lobster sits outside an artist’s village and is a perfect roadside photo opportunity when in The Keys. Betsey the Lobster is nearly 30 feet tall.

Closer to Tampa, Solomon’s Castle is impossible to miss when you’re nearby in Ona, FL. The castle is three stories high at its tallest point and features artwork of its builder and resident artist Howard Solomon. Its exterior walls are covered in aluminum, giving it a shining look. The property includes the castle, nature trails, and a restaurant. This quirky Florida roadside attraction is perfect for photos!

Georgia

One of the weirdest roadside attractions in Georgia is a combination of some of the state’s biggest claims to fame. There are at least two giant peanut statutes in Georgia, though The World’s Largest Peanut monument off I-75 is currently out of commission due to hurricane damage [7], there are other legume-based sights to see in the state. Specifically, Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia is home to a 13-foot smiling peanut statue that’s perfect for photo ops. The statue has been grinning since 1976 and pays homage to the city’s most famous resident.

Hawaii

The country’s most popular oceanfront paradise is home to a rich culture all its own. The state is packed with countless breathtaking natural sights, museums of its longstanding history, and additional monuments that honor the heritage of its residents. Hawaii has been a favorite destination for many mainlanders, and there are plenty of oddities that represent the merging of American icons with Hawaiian culture. Honolulu is home to a life-sized Elvis statue which was unveiled in 2007 to commemorate The King’s 1973 “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii” TV performance. Most days, the statue can be seen wearing a fresh lei, making for perfect photos.

Idaho

Though Idaho is known as The Gem State, it’s also gained starchy fame. The state is synonymous with potatoes, thanks to its potato production and quality spuds. There are several potato-themed roadside attractions in Idaho that are perfectly weird and wonderful. The Idaho Potato Museum is home to a gigantic potato that’s an ideal photo op. If you’d like an even more immersive potato experience in Idaho, the Big Idaho® Potato Hotel is a perfect place to visit. It’s a 6-ton steel sculpture in the shape of a potato that is an active hotel.

Illinois

There are plenty of weird roadside attractions in Illinois, with many of “The World’s Largest” versions of many everyday objects scattered throughout the state. There’s The World’s Largest rhubarb in Aledo, relics of The World’s Tallest Man throughout his birthplace in Waldow, and even The World’s Largest Laundromat in Berwyn.

Casey, Illinois has taken things to the next level though. This town is filled with several of “The World’s Largest” items, making it a great stop on your next road trip. You can take photos with many of the largest items in the world including a gigantic wind chime, yardstick, spinning top, wooden shoes, birdcage, key, knitting needles, pencil, teeter-totter, rocking chair, ear of corn, and so much more. If you’re trying to gather photos with larger-than-life everyday objects, Casey is the town packed with roadside oddities you need to visit.

Indiana

Looking to visit a roadside attraction in Indiana and get some good luck? Visit the Shoe Tree in Milltown for a weird natural and manmade formation: a tree totally covered in discarded shoes that have been hanging for generations. The original Shoe Tree burnt down when it was struck by lightning, but the tradition of tossing shoes into the Milltown, ID tree quickly restarted on a nearby tree. There are generations of shoes hanging from the tree and many locals suspect that Larry Bird has even joined in on the fun and tossed a pair of sneakers into the tree. In addition to being a great photo spot, this odd attraction is said to bring good luck to those who toss their shoes into the tree [8].

Iowa

When most people think of Iowa, they don’t think of the TV show Star Trek. But Riverside, Iowa knows its claim to fame as the home of the show’s famous Captain James T. Kirk, who was played by William Shatner. Behind a hair salon in Riverside, Iowa, you can find a plaque that marks the future birthplace of this character, who according to Star Trek, will be born there on March 22nd, 2228.

Kansas

Cawker City, Kansas has a huge claim to fame. That claim to fame is The World’s Largest Ball of Twine, which was started in 1953 by a local farmer. Over the years, residents have added their twine to the ball, which now sits under a covered display that’s open to visitors year-round. It’s estimated that the ball weighs over 20,500 pounds! Taller than the average person, The World’s Largest Ball of Twine is a great roadside attraction photo spot.

Kentucky

Head over to Louisville, Kentucky to see The World’s Largest Bat. Wait, is that a baseball bat or the animal kind of bat? You’re in luck, Louisville, KY is home to weird roadside attractions of both! You can snap a photo with The World’s Largest Baseball Bat or The World’s Largest Bat, which happens to be just a few steps away. Both are larger-than-life monuments that are the perfect quirky roadside attraction in Kentucky.

Louisiana

Home to New Orleans, Louisiana is no stranger to strange attractions. While The French Quarter and its surrounding areas pack plenty of sights, there are also odd roadside attractions throughout Louisiana. The city of Rayne, LA is known as the Frog Capital of the World, and they’re honoring this fame with a big metal statue right outside of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce. This quick stop off 1-10 in Rayne will bring you to a tall frog statue that’s wearing a suit and tipping his top hat at you.

Maine

The Desert of Main is a Freeport roadside attraction that has plenty to see. Visitors can snap photos with painted sculptures of camels next to signs that read “Welcome to The Desert of Maine.” The quirky Maine tourist attraction is the result of unfortunate situations that occurred when a family tried to farm on the land in the 1800s. Overgrazing and poor farming practices eroded the area’s topsoil, resulting in exposure of the glacial sand beneath. This made the 40-acre farm appear like a desert. The area was renovated into a tourist attraction that continues to delight visitors.

Maryland

There are plenty of things to see and do in Maryland, and the Vanadu Art House in Hyattsville is one of the weirdest. This quirky attraction is in a quiet neighborhood and encompasses an entire house along with several cars. The Vanadu Art House is an eccentric-looking home that’s covered in antiques, found objects, discarded metals, and even statues. It’s perfect for photo ops!

Massachusetts

The Bicentennial Chair in Gardner, MA is a popular roadside attraction. This giant red chair sits along Elm Street and is over 20 feet tall. While it may not be the biggest chair in the world any longer, it’s an impressively quirky roadside attraction in Massachusetts that pays homage to the city’s former industry of furniture production. If you find yourself traveling near Gardner, make sure to take a detour for the big red chair.

Michigan

Michigan is a popular state for taking an unplugged vacation, and it’s also packed with unique roadside attractions. Ishpeming is home to a unique and surprisingly honest attraction named Da Yoopers Tourist Trap. Yoopers are folks who live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the word is a nickname that many residents choose to go by. The attraction is centered around a well-stocked gift shop and it also features photo spots throughout the property. Be sure to visit Big Gus, the world’s largest working chainsaw, while you’re there!

Minnesota

Darwin, Minnesota is another city that claims to have the world’s largest ball of twine. The ball of twine has been rolled just by one person, Francis. A Johnson, over the course of 29 years. Though it’s allegedly slightly smaller than its Kansas twine ball counterpart, it’s famous in its own right. It was the Guinness World Record holder for the largest ball of twine from 1979 to 1994 and it’s celebrated yearly in Darwin’s Twine Ball Day [9]. If you’re looking for some music to enjoy en route to this famous ball of twine, Weird Al Yankovic's song “The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota” is a great choice.

Missouri

The spirit of Route 66 quirky roadside attractions is continued in Cuba, Missouri. On this historic route, you’ll find what is now the world’s second-largest rocking chair. Standing just over 42 feet high, the rocking chair is a great roadside attraction in Missouri that’s perfect for a quick stop. This Missouri roadside attraction is also accompanied by a gift shop where you can find souvenirs of the famous chair.

Montana

As one of the weirdest roadside attractions in Montana, Paul Bunyan’s Fry Pan in Libby, Montana is a memorable stop. Not only is it a giant roadside everyday object, but it was also a functional frying pan when it was built in the 1970s. It stretches 24.5 feet at its longest. The Paul Bunyan Fry Pan was retired after its upkeep became too much to handle, and now it is displayed proudly in the town of Libby, Montana. This photo op frying pan could fry 75 dozen eggs!

Nebraska

Alliance, Nebraska is home to a unique sculpture that’s about as quirky as roadside attractions get. Carhenge is a replica of Stonehenge that was built in 1987 by the Renders family. It was built with 39 cars that have been arranged to mimic Stonehenge, the cars were even painted grey to match. This quirky roadside attraction in Nebraska is easy to visit with the whole family and will likely be a memorable stop.

Nevada

The bright lights of Las Vegas bring plenty of sights, but there are weird roadside attractions in Nevada past Sin City. Further northwest, just outside of Death Valley of National Park, you’ll find The Goldwell Open Air Museum. This outdoor sculpture park currently has 7 sculptures of varying sizes that include quirky, unique, and some slightly spooky motifs. The museum is open 24/7.

New Hampshire

Warren, NH is home to Redstone Rocket, a 92-foot-tall decommissioned rocket. Redstone Rockets were formerly used for Army forces and then used to help transport astronauts to space. After being decommissioned, the rocket was brought to Warren in 1971 where it has become an icon of the area. It’s an homage to science and space adventure, calling to Alan Shepard’s inaugural trip as the first American in space that was aided by a Redstone Rocket back in 1961. Today, the rocket is a memorable roadside attraction in New Hampshire.

New Jersey

Constructed in 1881, Lucy The Elephant is a beloved six-story building in the shape of an elephant located in Margate City, NJ. The building looks exactly like an elephant, down to her piercing eyes that are actually windows. She has lived many lives as a real estate office, hotel, gift shop, tavern, and more recently, an Airbnb. Lucy the Elephant has been a leading New Jersey tourist attraction for decades with visitors including Henry Ford and Former President Woodrow Wilson. Today, visitors are able to take photos with Lucy and tour the building which contains many historic elements.

New Mexico

If you’d like a break from RV cooking, New Mexico has plenty of unique roadside attractions that are also tasty stops. In Roswell, the city is filled with out-of-this-world decorations and theming that culminates at the UFO-shaped McDonald’s in the middle of Roswell’s busy main street. This is a standard fast-food spot but it has a stellar theme with its UFO shape and interstellar decor inside.

In Alamogordo, Pistachioland is a food-focused stop that’s great for roadside photos. Visitors can snap a photo with The World’s Largest Pistachio and visit the gift shop or take tours of everything this New Mexico tourist spot has to offer. As a bonus, there’s plenty of RV parking!

New York

If you’re on a quest to see more of “The World’s Largest” everyday items, New York should be on your list! We’re not talking about The Big Apple, though there’s plenty to do in the city. Head out to the Finger Lakes in Penn Yan to see the world’s largest pancake griddle. Or, you can take a drive to Long Island to see its famous Big Duck Building. Take the RV over to Gouverneur, NY to see the city’s giant roll of Lifesavers.

North Carolina

Keeping with “The World’s Largest” theme, North Carolina has plenty of stops for ogling at giant furniture. High Point, NC is home to The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers. At 36 feet high, this chest of drawers also features a pair of socks hanging from the middle drawer. If you’re still looking to see giant furniture in North Carolina, head to nearby Jamestown to see The World’s Largest Highboy Dresser which is 85 feet tall.

North Dakota

Taking a long road trip across North America? Make sure to visit the geographical center of it all in Rugby, North Dakota. Since 1931, this small community has had its claim to fame as the geographical center of North America. Though this claim to fame has been recently contested, Rugby is still holding its fame as the place to be if you want to be in the center of the continent. If you drive through Ruby, ND, you’ll enjoy a roadside attraction that’s perfect for family photo ops on your road trip. There’s a monument marking the designated geographic center that’s a quick stop to visit on your next trip.

Ohio

There are plenty of weird roadside attractions in Ohio including The World’s Largest Basket in Newark and The World’s Largest Rocking Chair in Austinburg. But the weirdest tourist attraction in Ohio is one that’s all ears. Dublin, Ohio is home to an art installation called Field of Corn that features 109 ears of corn standing in rows. The ears of corn are just over 6 feet tall and symbolize the area’s farming legacy and rural heritage. It may be a corny stop, but many people find this Ohio attraction amazing.

Oklahoma

There are plenty of classic Route 66 stops in Oklahoma, and new ones are popping up to continue the tradition of unique roadside stops. In Tulsa, you’ll find one of the newest roadside attractions in Oklahoma. Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 features a Muffler Man turned fictional space cowboy Buck Atom which makes the perfect roadside photo op. Inside the store, visitors can find unique gifts and trinkets.

Oregon

Most people don’t visit Oregon looking for statues of cavemen, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in Grants Pass. The city serves as a gateway to the Oregon Caves National Monument and is also home to a group called the Oregon Caveman. The group’s members claim to be direct descent of the Neanderthal and in decades past, they would hold meetings in caveman-themed outfits [10]. A 17-foot tall caveman statue has been standing in Grants Pass since 1971 and serves as a truly weird roadside attraction in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Head over to York, Pennsylvania for one of the quirkiest roadside attractions. The Haines Shoe House is a shoe-shaped home that was built in 1949. The three-story house stands 25 feet high and is 48 feet long. The current owners bought the house in 2015 and are honoring its shoe-shaped fame, often offering tours for visitors and keeping the house in shape for the perfect weird roadside photo op in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

The country’s smallest state is also home to some famous larger-than-life roadside attractions. A pest control company in Providence proudly displays a two-ton termite sculpture on its roof. The Big Blue Bug is The World’s Largest Bug at 58 feet long. The bug is the mascot of Big Blue Bug Solutions and is also a great roadside attraction when passing through Rhode Island. Though the bug has had many names and paint colors, its most famous version is the big blue termite.

South Carolina

Situated just south of the North Carolina and South Carolina border, South of the Border is located in Hammer, SC. It’s the peak of roadside attraction and quirk, with a long history of attracting motorists to stop and explore its grounds. This Mexican-themed tourist attraction might seem out of place, but it’s been bringing visitors in since 1950. There are plenty of weird roadside attractions to see at South of The Border, including its mascot holding the tourist attraction’s famous sign, statues, and a 200-foot tall sombrero tower that visitors can ride an elevator to the top of. South of the Border is a quirky roadside attraction in South Carolina that also includes gift shops, restaurants, and a reptile lagoon.

South Dakota

Mount Rushmore is a popular South Dakota attraction, but there are also plenty of weird roadside attractions to see throughout the state. If you’re looking for a quirkier stop in South Dakota, there are plenty of tourist attractions in SD that are both memorable and weird. Head over to Mitchell, SD to visit The World’s Only Corn Palace. This ornate building is perfect for photo ops on the exterior alone, where corn statues are always smiling for photos. There’s a gift shop on-premises, and The World’s Only Corn Palace hosts events regularly.

Tennessee

Knoxville, TN is home to a quirky roadside attraction turned barbershop. The Airplane Gas Station in Knoxville, Tennessee opened in 1930. This gas station, also known as the Powell Airplane, is shaped like an airplane where motorists could pull up beneath one of its wings to fill up their car. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and is now a barbershop. Not to worry, the new owners are honoring the building’s history and it’s been restored to its former glory, making for a great quick stop and photo!

Texas

The Lone Star State has plenty of weird roadside attractions. One of the quirkiest roadside attractions in Texas is the Cadillac Ranch located in Amarillo, TX. This art installation is in an open field off of I-40 and features ten Cadillacs that have been buried nose-down. This artistic and quirky Texas roadside attraction is made colorful by spray paint. Visitors can pick up the spray paint cans that often cover the ground near the Cadillacs, or bring their own, to spray paint anything they’d like on the vehicles. Originally built in 1974, the Cadillac Ranch has seen decades of layers of spray paint, making each car unique. The Cadillac Ranch is open 24/7 every day of the year and there is no admission fee.

Utah

There are plenty of beautiful natural sights throughout Utah, but the quirky ones often combine nature and manmade features. Hole ‘N’ The Rock in Moab is an iconic tourist attraction that features a home that has been carved into a large boulder. It features many prominent, photo-ready signs of its name along with a gift shop and petting zoo. This weird Utah tourist attraction is a great kitschy stop while visiting the area!

Vermont

File this weird roadside attraction into your list of the world’s tallest attractions. Burlington, Vermont is home to one of the weirdest roadside attractions - The World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet. The cabinet is a public art installation that’s over 50 tall and features 38 filing cabinets that have been welded together. Over time, parts of the cabinet have been spray-painted and birds often nest in the upper drawers. It was relocated from its original spot in 2020, but can still be found in its filing cabinet glory in Burlington [11].

Virginia

Have you ever wanted to turn a cement mixer into an operational kaleidoscope? You’re in luck at this weird roadside attraction in Virginia. Norfolk, VA is home to the Cemetiscope, a giant kaleidoscope that was constructed from a cement mixer. Visitors can take photos with the black and white painted Cemetiscope and they can also use the fully operational giant toy to view the nearby surroundings in kaleidoscopic wonder. This is an interactive and truly unique tourist attraction in Virginia.

Washington

Seattle is a city known for plenty of quirky attractions, and some have gained international fame. Past the fish tossing stores of Pike Place Market and a little further north, you’ll find the Fremont Troll. This sculpture beneath the Aurora Bridge stands 18 feet tall and features a shiny-eyed troll crushing a Volkswagen Beetle. The Fremont Troll is a unique roadside attraction in Washington state that’s been delighting visitors since it was built in 1990.

West Virginia

Joining the ranks of states where locals have claimed to see strange creatures over the years, West Virginia has its own creature ingrained in the area’s folklore. Throughout the 1960s, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia have claimed to encounter a half-man, half-moth creature [12]. Point Pleasant has recently embraced its Mothman fame, holding an annual Mothman Festival. There is also a Mothman Museum and a Mothman Statue in downtown Point Pleasant. Visitors can snap a photo with this large statue of the infamous creature and explore the nearby museum.

Wisconsin

Freedom, Wisconsin is home to a truly strange sculptural park that’s as whimsical as it is bizarre. Dr. Evermor’s Sculpture Park, also known as Forevertron®, claims to be the world’s largest scrap metal sculpture. It is 50 high, 120 feet wide, and weighs 300 tons. It features imagination-bending large metal sculptures that feel like they’re straight from a steampunk sci-fi story. The sculpture park was constructed with scrap metal that includes a chamber from NASA’s Apollo project, dynamos from Thomas Edison, and more. Today, the sculpture park is a strange roadside attraction that continues to delight visitors.

Wyoming

Home to incredible natural sights, Wyoming is a popular stop for many RVers. One of its most unique sights is one you might be able to drive right under (but check the height restrictions first) and can easily stop by for a photo-op. The small town of Afton, Wyoming is home to The World’s Largest Elk Antler Arch, which features over 3,000 antlers. This attraction highlights Wyoming’s leading big game species, with The Rocky Mountain Elk leading populations throughout the area.

RVing Across America

As you can see, there’s no shortage of quirky, fun, and downright weird roadside attractions in all 50 states. The best way to see them is to hop in your RV and hit the road! If you’re ready to fill up your photo album with incredible memories, visit your local Lazydays RV dealership to get started on your adventure!

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