Remember the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock that I mentioned a couple weeks ago? Well, if you’re planning to stop by, you should add the Chair of Giants, a 12-foot tall Adirondack Chair to your list of roadside attractions to see in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Located only a few minutes from the Cuckoo Clock, this giant, red wooden chair was built by local craftsman and is proudly displayed in the parking lot of Troyer Furniture. You’ll find the attraction at 985 W. Main St. And if you’re nervous about having a seat and playing around, don’t be. Troyer’s welcomes visitors and encourages you to have fun and take lots of pictures in the giant chair. They also welcome you to share your photos on their Facebook page.
I know it’s a little hard to imagine how large a 12-foot tall chair is, isn’t it? Maybe this picture will help. I should have taken a picture of the girls’ standing by the chair but it was early morning, we were less than an hour from home after driving through the night from Florida, and my brain was starting to get a little bit fuzzy.
These aren’t little girls, they’re both over 5’8” and they were dwarfed by this giant roadside attraction.
And even though we were tired, they still wanted to spend a few minutes playing and planking the chair, which is apparently the thing to do these days.
Other Roadside Attractions in Ohio:
The World’s Largest Bat
USS George Bancroft
The Big Muskie in Miner’s Memorial Park
The World’s Second Largest Gator Roadside Attraction
Update:
The giant Adirondack chair has received a paint job. It’s not boasting OSU colors (as of 1/25/2016).
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Sonja says
Good thing planking is for the young, ‘cuz I don’t think I could hold that position at my age! Cute pics!
Tonya says
That cracked me up, Sonja! Notice there’s not a picture of me planking the chair. 🙂
[email protected] We There Yet Mom? says
Planking on the chair! Gotta love it!
Sorry I am just now making it over from Friday Daydreamin! Busy 2 weeks!! Thanks for linking up – hope you do again tomorrow!
Michele {Malaysian Meanders} says
I was thinking of some of your Roadside Attractions posts as my 10-year-old was reading Mission Unstoppable about these genius twins on a roadtrip with their parents as they escape assassins. Quirky tourist spots are a prominent part of the plot. This Adirondack Chair would fit right in.
Tonya says
I’ve not heard of Mission Unstoppable, but it sounds like something my kids’ would have enjoyed when they were younger. Yes, I think the chair would have been perfect!
[email protected] of World Photo says
Haha! Looks like fun! I would totally be up there planking too! Love these roadside attractions and always stop when I see them while road tripping. Never thought to actually look them up though. I wonder if there is a place to find that kind of information?
Tonya says
Sere, there is a wonderful website and an app that you can use. Go to http://www.roadsideamerica.com. You can search by area and it’s very handy!
InACents says
Yes, I can imagine myself sitting in the chair with my baggies of Amish cheese squares and some beef jerky. Who is going to bring me the apple pie up here?
Tonya says
Well when you make it to Sugarcreek next you can do just that. There are also some smaller chairs nearby for the little ones. 🙂
EverywhereAmy says
I love your kids. Seriously. Love.
Tonya says
Aren’t they fun? That’s what you have to look forward too!
The blond isn’t mine, but I’ve known her since the day she was born. And the girls certainly act like sisters. They are fun to travel with and crack me up.
eileen at FamiliesGo! says
I’ve never really gotten into roadside attractions like this, though I can obviously see the appeal. I do however have certain affection for a giant duck out on Long Island.
Tonya says
I’ve not seen the Giant Duck, but I want to! I don’t know why, but I’ve always been fascinated with roadside attractions. I’m doing my best to pass on that affinity to my children. 🙂
Lisa says
Great photos – love the plank! That is one big chair! Here’s an interesting little tidbit of trivia – here in Ontario we call the same style of chair a “Muskoka Chair”. Muskoka is the cottage country area of Ontario north of Toronto.
Average Traveller says
Either way it’s the chair that’s fun to say! I’m not sure if we have a Western Canadian term for it.
Tonya says
I had no idea, Lisa. I love little tidbits like that. I would have thought an Adirondack chair would be called the same in Canada- I guess I just never thought of it being anything different.
budget jan says
Looks like a fun attraction – perfect for planking!
Leigh says
I’ve seen a few giant Adirondack chairs used as a cottage promotion on the Trans-Canada Highway in BC – but they weren’t quite that big. Someone had fun building that I bet.
Muza-chan says
So cool 🙂