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Apr 27, 2018 · Then, pose for a few pictures with the roadside attractions found on the grounds – the World’s Largest Santa, the World’s Largest Concrete Snowman, and the Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe. Dinosaur Gardens
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At first glance, you’ll see these attractions are well distributed across the country. Sure, they get a little sparse in the open fields of the west, but everything does. There are six states that have more than 10 of these attractions, with California and Ohio leading the way.
The veracity of the claim “world’s largest” is not always respected. Indeed, there are many duplicate and disputed examples on the map. In fact, the Wikipedia article from which we created this map is under review, as editors has out which are the real world’s largest. In the meantime, these roadside attractions are likely delighting those who see ...
Some claims are so specific or unwanted, that they deserve every commendation. 1. The Berkeley Pit in Montana is a former copper mine that is now the Worlds Largest Man Made Body of Toxic Water. You can have that one, Montana. 2. While Minnesota does not have the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, it does have the largest one created by one man, which ...
United States. Built in 1924, The Bottle, also known as the Nehi Inn, was one of the first "world's largest" roadside attractions. Despite the attraction itself being destroyed by fire in 1933, the community of The Bottle, Alabama still bears the name of its famous attraction.
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- Mermaids, martians and mysterious lights. America’s highways and interstates are dotted with kitschy theme parks, bizarre curiosities, larger-than-life fiberglass animals and "world’s largest" objects.
- Alabama - Lady in the Lake. According to local lore, this giant fiberglass sculpture, created by Mark Cline, started off as an elaborate April Fools' joke on the owner of Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham.
- Alaska - Hammer Museum. This four-room museum claims to be the first in the world dedicated to preserving the history of the hammer, and we believe them.
- Arizona - The Thing. Drive between Phoenix and El Paso, and you’re sure to see billboards enticing you toward The Thing. But what is The Thing? You may or may not get an answer by visiting this roadside stop in Texas Canyon, an oddities museum covering all sorts of conspiracy theories (many aliens are involved).
- Cabazon Dinosaurs | Cabazon, CA. Amusement park sculptor Claude Bell began building the enormous Cabazon Dinosaurs in 1964 to attract travelers to his restaurant outside Palm Springs.
- Pegasus & Dragon | Hallandale Beach, FL. In a southern Florida beach town, two mythical creatures duke it out in an everlasting battle of good versus evil.
- Old Woman Meteorite | Barstow, CA. The second largest iron meteorite in the US is located in Barstow, California. The 'Old Woman Meteorite' weighed over three tons when it was found in the California desert in 1975.
- Brooks Catsup Bottle | Collinsville, IL. Before Heinz’s tomato-flavored monopoly spread to American burgers from coast to coast, an Illinois brand briefly held the title of America’s best-selling ketchup.
1. World’s Largest Belt Buckle. Abilene, Kansas, is home to quite possibly the newest roadside attraction. The World’s Largest Belt Buckle, nestled in Eisenhower Park, was unveiled on December 21, 2022. It measures 19 feet and 10.5 inches wide, and 13 feet and 11.25 inches tall.
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Aug 17, 2021 · For whatever reason, New Jersey has a proud tradition of sky-high roadside attractions. The state is home to The World’s Largest Lightbulb in the town of Edison; around 60 miles south, in...
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