These are just a few of the largest roadside attractions across America.
Add these to your bucket list of totally unique attractions that you want to see just once!
Biggest Ball of Twine
Cawker, Kansas
Located at Wisconsin Street and Lake Drive
17,886 pounds and 7,801,766 feet long! Be sure to visit its sister ball of twine in Darwin Minnesota that weighs 17,400 pounds.
Biggest Faux Peanut
Ashburn, Georgia
This paunchy peanut stands 33 feet tall. She can be found atop a brick tower along Interstate 75 in the peanut state!
Largest Faux Buffalo
Jamestown, North Dakota
This behemoth buffalo can be found at the Frontier Village off of Interstate 94. She stands 26 feet tall and weighs in at 60 tons.
Largest Faux Corndog
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
This scrumptious snack is over 30 feet long and sits atop the Pronto Pup Restaurant at 602 South US 101. No need to bring the mustard, Pronto Pup has plenty!
Largest Faux Cow
New Salem, North Dakota
Right off the Interstate 94, this Holstein cow can be found keeping watch from atop School Hill. Salem Sue the faux cow stands 38 feet tall and 50 feet long!
Largest Faux Cowboy Hat and Boots
Seattle, Washington
Can be found at Oxbow Park in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Grab your hats and boots kids, we are going line dancing!
Largest Faux Fork
Springfield, Missouri
Standing at 35 feet tall and weighing in at 11 tons, this useful utensil can be found at the corner of South Cox Road and West Butterfield Avenue. I could do some damage at the all-you-can eat buffet with this beauty!
Largest Faux Golf Tee
Casey, Illinois
Standing tall at 30 feet tall, this baby can be found at the Casey Country Club, 203 NE 13th Street. Bring your clubs!
Largest Faux Hammer
Eureka, California
This towering tool stands 26 feet tall and can drive the largest nail! Can be found to the front of Pierson Building Center at 4100 Broadway Street.
Largest Faux Horseshow Crab
Blanchester, Ohio
This tasty seafood can be found in the parking lot of Freedom Worship Baptist Church in Blanchester. This beauty is 68 feet long from head to tail. Could really make a meal of this at the seafood buffet!
Largest Faux Lug Nut
Lansing, Michigan
Adorned atop a brick smokestack, this colossal nut symbolizes 20 years of the local minor league baseball team. Yes you guessed it, The “Lug Nuts”. This oversized auto part can be found at the team’s home field, Cooley Law School Stadium.
Largest Faux Office Chair
Anniston, Alabama
Standing 33 feet and weighing in at 2,000 pounds, this fine furnishing can be found on Nobel Street between 6th and 7th streets.
Largest Paul Bunyan
Akeley, Minnesota
Paul commands a dominating presence by weighing in at 4.5 tons. While not the tallest Paul Bunyan, he certainly is the stoutest. He can be found at the Heartland State Trail in Akeley.
Largest Faux Pitchfork
Casey, Illinois
Standing 61 feet tall, this massive piece can be found to the front of Richards Farm Restaurant at 607 NE 13th Street. Just impressive!
Largest Faux Six Pack
La Cross, Wisconsin
Thinking what I’m thinking? Pull up a bar stool boys! This drinking man’s dream can be found at the City Brewing plant 925 South Third Street, La Cross Wisconsin.
Largest Faux Tire
Allen Park, Michigan
Coming in at over 80 feet tall and weighing 12 tons, this may be the ultimate monster truck tire! This treaded treasure can be found on display along Interstate 94 between Southfield Freeway interchange and Outer Drive overpass. She once used to be a ferris wheel!
Largest Truck Stop
Walcott, Iowa
Perhaps not a traditional tourist attraction, this commands honorable mention. 220 acres in size, this place can accommodate parking for 900 trucks. Yes 900 trucks! You can find this enormous truck stop along Interstate 80 at exit 284. Not that you could miss it!
Tallest Crucifix
Indian River, Michigan
This remarkable 31 foot tall cross can be found at the National Shrine of the Cross In The Woods near Sturgeon Street and Wilson Road in Indian River. Open from dawn to dusk. Donations are welcomed.
Tallest Grandfather Clock
Kewaunee, Wisconsin
This timeless timekeeper stands at 36 feet tall. She can be found near the Ahnapee State Trail trailhead. Find time to visit this wonder!
Tallest Jolly Green Giant
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This big green fellow stands 55 feet high! You can find him on US Highway 169, ½ mile south of Interstate 90. Mom always said that eating my vegetables would make me tall. Worked for this giant! (me not so much)
Tallest Paul Bunyan
Klamath, California
Paul commands a dominating presence by standing over 49 feet tall. Paul can be found at the Trees of Mystery Park easily found off of US 101.
Tallest Thermometer
Baker, California
Right off the Interstate 15, this classic deserves a stop and family photo with this beauty!
At 135 feet tall, this roadside thermometer should give you an indication of how hot gets in the middle of the California desert!