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Roadside Attractions

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Pinkie the Pink Elephant

Wahpeton, North Dakota

Wahpper: The World’s Largest Catfish

A 5,000-pound fiberglass channel catfish perches on the banks of the Red River, occasionally taking a swim when spring floodwaters rise.

Ottawa, Illinois

Volvo Island

A goofy attempt to generate business for a repair shop turned into one of Ottawa's favorite tourist attractions.

Romney, West Virginia

Koolwink Motel

This family-run roadside motel is an ode to the mid-century motor era.

Sponsored By West Virginia Department of Tourism

Nullarbor, Australia

The Big Kangaroo (Rooey II)

A large kangaroo sculpture on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain

East Bower, England

Humphrey the M5 Camel

It isn't often that you wish to see humps on the road, but this beloved dromedary is an exception

Offbeat Hernando County: Florida’s Quirkiest Roadside Wonders

From haunted mansions to mermaid trails, these unexpected attractions reveal the strange side of Florida’s Adventure Coast.

Sponsored By Florida's Adventure Coast

Webster, Florida

Richloam General Store

Deep in the Richloam wilderness, a century-old country store is stocked with plenty of stories.

Sponsored By Florida's Adventure Coast

Spring Hill, Florida

Sinclair Dinosaur Gas Station

A 110-foot concrete dinosaur once sold fossil fuel from its belly.

Sponsored By Florida's Adventure Coast

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch sits alongside Route 66 in California.

roadside attractions

Route 66: The Mother Road

America’s Historic Route 66—the Mother Road—has become a drive of legend. Join us to see what keeps travelers coming back.

Odyssey Studios x Atlas Obscura April 28, 2026

Ash Fork, Arizona

Ash Fork Free Museum

A fantastic resource for information on both Route 66 and the local area.

The Golden State via Route 66: An Adventurer’s Guide

Play for days across Southern California, where epic beaches, classic restaurants, and vintage roadside Americana are on tap every day of the year.

Sponsored By Visit California

Mora, Minnesota

Dala Horse

An ode to Minnesota’s Swedish heritage, this is the largest Dala Horse in the U.S.

Tozawa Goryeo Hall

A roadside stop offers a taste of Korean culture.

Gibsland, Louisiana

Bonnie and Clyde Death Site

Historical marker at the spot where Bonnie and Clyde were killed.

Johnson City, Tennessee

The Last Boone Bear Tree

The last tree on which Pioneer Daniel Boone carved that he "cilled" a bear during his journeys.

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

‘Wild Geese: Flock Together’

Fiberglass geese standing 5 feet tall pay homage to the region’s love for the waterfowl.

Behind Pickle Man

Tomball Pickle Man

Well-dressed pickle turned patriotic joint statue in old town Tomball.