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Steele, North Dakota
World's Largest Sandhill Crane
The metal bird, nicknamed "Sandy," stands nearly 40 feet tall and is an homage to the birds that migrate through North Dakota every year.
Harlan, Kansas
Statue of Liberty Replica
This roadside prairie Statue of Liberty replica is one of the foremost examples of the Boy Scouts of America's "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" campaign.
York, Maine
Paul Bunyan's Severed Head
The head of a legendary lumberjack watches over a river in Maine.
Rumford, Maine
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
A larger-than-life dedication to the famous lumberjack and his loyal ox.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: A Giant Burger, a Missing Warhol, and More From Around the Web
Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
roadside attractions
The Rare, Sweet Bread That Brings Road-Trippers to a Small Georgian Village
Nazuki, a traditional Easter bread, has become a year-round specialty in Surami.
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The ‘World's Largest’ Things That You Can Only Find in Missouri
Visit the Show-Me State to discover colossal outdoor art and massive one-of-a-kind collections.
Bolton, North Carolina
Grahamland Attractions
Hundreds of fiberglass structures line the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.
Berkane, Morocco
Monument de l'Orange de Berkane (Berkane Orange Monument)
A massive clementine marks the center of town in the citrus city of Berkane.
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Talimena Scenic Byway: 6 Essential Stops for Your Arkansas Road Trip
Epic views, fried catfish, and historic sites
Raurimu, New Zealand
Raurimu Rex
A life-sized statue of a Tyrannosaurus rex made out of driftwood.
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11 Signs That Capture Pure Americana
From a giant lollipop-wielding clown to the original Taco Bell sign.
Olancha, California
Olancha Sculpture Garden
A charming easy-to-miss sculpture garden filled with whimsical and thought-provoking metal sculptures.
Arlington, Washington
Giant Cedar Stump
At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.
Windom, Minnesota
Mimi and Papa's Place
A roadside statue store in rural Minnesota with quirky displays.
Camp Verde, Arizona
World's Largest Kokopelli
This oversized flute-playing Ancestral Puebloan deity is also a landmark of Southwestern kitsch.
Woodruff, Wisconsin
The World's Largest Penny
In 1953, a group of Wisconsin high school students helped build a hospital by collecting over a million pennies.
High Rolls, New Mexico
Apple Boy
This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.
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