Roadside Attractions

Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.

When zealous marijuana enthusiasts kept stealing the "Mile 420" highway marker, the State of Colorado got creative.

An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.

Hidden beyond a kitschy giant beetle is this remarkably sprawling collection of preserved insects.

A humble homemade ride attracts visitors from around the globe to this small Midwestern town.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

Alabama has a fiberglass Stonehenge. With apologies to Spinal Tap, this one is full-size.

A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

Covered in tens of thousands of coats of paint, this Indiana attraction holds a world record all its own.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

This Route 66 classic sports a giant fiberglass rabbit that you can ride.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

This century-old roadside attraction is full of bizarre rock formations.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.