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Article created by: Viktorija Ošikaitė

America is famous for many things: Hollywood movies, towering skyscrapers, and vast national parks. But there’s another side to the U.S. that’s often overlooked—roadside attractions. Iconic and fun, they’re spread across the nation’s highways, offering travelers a surprise at every turn.

The Facebook group ‘Roadside America - Offbeat Quirky Tourist Attractions’ is where people share these unusual landmarks—everything from a giant buffalo statue to a whimsical Dr. Seuss museum. We’ve sifted through their posts to bring you some of the best and most eccentric tourist spots. Check them out below and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

#1

Outside The Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield, Massachusetts

Bronze statue of a man seated and a whimsical tall character standing nearby in a quirky roadside America outdoor setting.

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    Underground Kayaking In Red River Gorge, Ky

    Couple posing with a giant troll sculpture near a cave entrance and kayakers exploring an illuminated underground river.

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    #3

    Vashon Island, Washington

    Woman posing with large wooden troll sculpture, a quirky roadside America attraction off the beaten path in nature.

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    #4

    Bronze Statue Of Albert Einstein In Washington DC…. They Welcome You To Come Sit On His Lap… In Fact, There Is A Worn Off Area On His Lap From All The Sitters… He Is Awesome!

    People sitting on a large quirky roadside America sculpture of a seated man holding a book in a park setting.

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    #5

    Cadillac Ranch Near Amarillo, Texas. I Shot This At Sunrise On Christmas Day, 2019

    Colorfully graffiti-covered cars partially buried in a desert landscape at sunset, a quirky roadside America attraction.

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    #6

    Cruising Down I-70 In Colby, Kansas, You Pass By The Wheat Jesus Billboard. No Words ... Just Jesus In A Wheat Field

    Billboard featuring a detailed painting of a man in a wheat field, showcasing a quirky roadside America attraction.

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    #7

    Giant Grasshopper, On The Enchanted Highway North Dakota. Near Gladstone Nd

    Large quirky roadside America grasshopper sculpture with a person standing nearby on a grassy field under a cloudy sky.

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    #8

    If You Schlepped All Of The Way To Mora, MN To See The World's Largest Dala Horse, You Might As Well Head Out 17 Minutes West To Ogilvie And Say Hello To Rusty The Dragon

    Large metal dragon sculpture with wings displayed outdoors at a quirky Roadside America attraction site.

    He's on private property so be respectful of parking but he's definitely worth a stop. They say he can occasionally be talked into breathing fire!

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    #9

    Wigwam Teepee Motel Along Route 66 In San Bernardino, CA

    Wigwam Motel roadside America with teepee-shaped rooms and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

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    #10

    South Main Plaza Fountain In Mt Vernon, Oh. Some Of The Dogs Have Been Sponsored And Each One Has A Plaque That Tells What It Is. There's One Cat And 3 Birds Also

    Fountain in Roadside America featuring dog and cat sculptures spouting water in a small town plaza.

    Sunny L. Skaggs Report

    #11

    We Did A Scavenger Hunt For The 22 Goose Statues In Goose Creek Sc Today. Fun Time And We Found Them All!!!

    Artistic duck sculptures at quirky roadside America spots, showcasing unique designs not found in typical travel guides.

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    #12

    Mr Rogers Museum Latrobe, PA

    Display of quirky vintage puppets featured in unique roadside America places not found in typical travel guides.

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    #13

    Coffee Pot In Bedford PA. Built In 1925 As Part Of A Gas Station

    Unique roadside America attraction shaped like a giant coffee pot with red door frame under a sunny sky.

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    #14

    A Replica Of The Up House In The Up Movie. Built In Herriman, Utah

    Colorful quirky roadside America house decorated with holiday wreaths, candy canes, and cartoon character cutouts behind a white picket fence.

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    #15

    The Rock Garden’s Version Of The Colosseum, In Calhoun, GA

    Miniature stone Colosseum replica in a garden showcasing quirky Roadside America hidden travel spots.

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    #16

    Ladybirds On The Side Of An Office Building In Milwaukee Wi

    Three large red ladybug sculptures attached to the facade of a building, a quirky roadside America attraction.

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    #17

    Just Went This Awesome House In York, PA

    Unique roadside America house shaped like a giant shoe surrounded by green grass and flowering bushes on a cloudy day.

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    #18

    When I Had Visited Over 10 Years Ago, Little Did I Know That The Official Mascot Of Seattle & Its Pike Market Is The Pig. There Are Over 90 Pigs Scattered Around Town. Here's A Few

    Colorful, quirky roadside America animal sculptures painted as a dinosaur-pig and a dressed pig, showcasing unique roadside art.

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    #19

    The Big Rubber Stamp With The Word "Free" On It Is A Creation Of Artist Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022), Who Sculpted Giant Versions Of Everyday Objects That Turn Up In Public Parks And On City Sidewalks. Located In Cleveland, OH

    Giant red rubber stamp sculpture in a park, a quirky roadside America attraction off the beaten path.

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    #20

    Has Anyone Been To The Whale Statue In The 9th And 9th District In Salt Lake City, Utah. Very Colorful

    Colorful giant fish sculpture in roadside America, a quirky place off the beaten path for travelers to discover.

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    #21

    The Great Elephant Migration Traveling Exhibit In Newport, Rhode Island

    Wooden elephant sculptures at a quirky roadside America attraction featured in unique travel guides.

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    #22

    Largest Cowboy Boots In San Antonio TX

    Person standing near giant cowboy boots roadside America attraction with clear blue sky in background.

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    #23

    Jerome, Missouri On Rt. 66. Found This As We Were Out Driving Around

    Stone archway and quirky sculptures in a lush outdoor setting, showcasing unique roadside America places off mainstream travel guides.

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    #24

    World’s Largest Buffalo 🦬 Jamestown, North Dakota At The Frontier Village

    World's largest buffalo statue in Jamestown ND, a quirky Roadside America attraction not found in typical travel guides.

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    #25

    A Giant Pencil On An Office Supply Store In Wytheville, VA

    Giant yellow pencil attached to brick building on a downtown street showcasing quirky roadside America attraction.

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    #26

    W.C. Handy “Singing River” Sculpture In Florence, Alabama

    Metal sculpture of a musician playing trumpet, a quirky roadside America attraction off the beaten path.

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    #27

    Peter "Wolf" Toth Carving In Las Cruces, N.m. Part Of The "Trail Of The Whispering Giants" He Did In The 70's, Put One In Every State

    Large wooden Native American statue on stone base in park with person posing, an example of quirky roadside America places.

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    #28

    My. Airy N.C. "Mayberry"

    Mural of five men painted in grayscale on a roadside wall, showcasing unique roadside America art.

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    #29

    A Decommissioned Military Plane On The Front Lawn Of The Don Q Inn

    Vintage airplane displayed outdoors on grass and interior view with cots in quirky Roadside America location.

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    #30

    JC Penney House And Museum, As Well As The First (But Technically 3rd) JC Penney Store Down The Block. Kemmerer, WY

    Historic J.C. Penney Company roadside America store in Wyoming with vintage interior and original founding date signs.

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