When my family set out from our home in Ohio to travel parts of Route 66 on our way to California several years ago, I had one goal in mind. To see as many roadside attractions as I could possibly see in two weeks. My children, on the other hand, had a very different goal;…
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Find the World’s Largest Drumsticks in Ohio
Warren, Ohio is full of surprises but none surprised me more than walking down David Grohl Alley, home of the world’s largest drumsticks.
How to Find Roadside Attractions in the U.S. and other Stops Worth Visiting
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias I regularly seek out roadside attractions in the U.S. when I travel but as you’ll discover, roadside attractions are not all created equal. This post offers examples of attractions I would pull over for when road tripping….
10 Must-See Roadside Attractions for your Next Road Trip
Do you find yourself driving out of your way to stop at fun and quirky stops? Here are 10 must-see roadside attractions that are worth a detour. This post contains affiliate links. Roadside attractions have fascinated me since I was a little girl. It may be because of the quirky and whimsical nature of roadside attractions,…
Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville Tennessee
The Dolly Parton statue in Sevierville Tennessee should be on your must-see list of roadside attractions. Located in the heart of historic downtown Sevierville, this popular attraction draws visitors from all over the country. This post was first published January 14, 2011 and updated on April 17, 2017. The Dolly Parton statue in Sevierville Tennessee…
5 Must See Kissimmee Roadside Attractions
I’m willing to bet that very few people travel to Kissimmee, Florida to check out the roadside attractions. They travel to the area to go to the Disney parks and other theme parks. And I know, to a child, and some adults, the Florida Orange World holds little appeal next to the world famous Mickey…
The World’s Largest Bat~ Louisville, Kentucky
Roadside attractions remind me of my childhood days when I’d travel with my mom and dad or grandparents to Port Clinton, Ohio to see the now closed Prehistoric Forest and Mystery Hill or the Blue Hole in Castalia, also now closed. I don’t know what thrilled me about these attractions, but the fascination has continued…
The World’s Largest Paint Can in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Visible from I-81 in Pennsylvania between Shippensburg and Chambersburg is the world’s largest paint can. This 1000-gallon can of Benjamin Moore paint stands about 35 feet tall. You can catch a glimpse of it as you drive past or pull off the highway onto Exit 24 for a closer look. The World’s Largest Paint Can Roadside Attraction…
Giant Quarter Roadside Attraction in Pennsylvania
Do you ever go on a road trip and find something really cool, only to research it later and realize that though it was a great stop, it could have been even MORE INCREDIBLE had you known what was nearby? Yep. So have I. And today I’m going to share one of those occasions with you. My husband and…
Say Cheese! A Frankenmuth Roadside Attraction
Driving along Main Street, one can’t help but notice a smiling gray mouse peeking his head out of a 6-foot tall chunk of cheese. My 5-year old nephew was a good sport and allowed me to take a few photos of him posing. This is his invisible pose. You can’t see the little guy, can…
A Stop at the Giant Cross in Orlando
I love roadside attractions and if you travel with my family, you can bet that I will find at least one roadside attraction in route to, while visiting, or leaving our destination. A couple years ago, I planned a trip to Florida in December and found a number of roadside attractions to visit. We spent…
The Giant Coffee Pot of Bedford, Pennsylvania
The Giant Coffee Pot of Bedford located on historic Route 30 in Pennsylvania is the kind of roadside attraction that gets me excited for a road trip. The Giant Coffee Pot of Bedford This unique building, built somewhere between 1925-1927 depending on which resource you’re reading, originally served as a lunch counter attached to a…
