Roadside Attractions

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

Today this bizarre rooftop phone booth seems like a piece of kitsch but it was once used to spot disastrous storms.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The largest axe on the planet contains a time capsule that seems like it may never be discovered.

Everything about this over-size novelty animal is huge including its testicles.

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.

A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.

This roadside dinosaur park offered up lumpy neon thunder lizards in the name of kitsch and education.