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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.
Portland, Maine
John Ford Statue
The master of westerns can be found in...the coastal city of Portland?
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Timothy Dexter’s William Pitt Statue
The last surviving life-size sculpture owned by eccentric 18th century businessman and self-styled "Lord Timothy Dexter" who once decorated his home with 40 of these.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester Sea Serpent Statue
This sculpture is dedicated to a famed cryptid and local icon allegedly witnessed in the early 19th century.
Dallas, Texas
Tribute to Hard Working Hands
A large, industrial, unfinished sculpture depicting a hand descending from the ceiling.
Mount Vernon, Ohio
South Main Plaza Dog Fountain
A fountain full of 18 bronze-cast dogs, a cat, a pony, some birds, and a mystery apple, all because one guy and his golden retriever saw a photo online.
Jacksonville, Florida
Rex, the Beach Blvd Dinosaur
Among the strip malls and stoplights stands a giant, orange T. rex made of concrete with glowing red eyes.
Houston, Texas
Mount Rush Hour
Formally known as American Statesmanship Park, this roadside collection of eighteen-foot presidential busts and Texas statesmen is located only minutes away from the former studio of Houston sculptor David Adickes.
Oakhurst, California
World Famous Talking Bear
A campy fiberglass statue welcomes visitors to this small town in central California.
Chicago, Illinois
Vinny’s Circle
The buildings around this DePaul University statue create an echo chamber for those standing in the center of the circle.
Niagara Falls, New York
Little Lady Liberty
Historical marker that is a mini replica of the original in New York.
Dallas, Texas
‘The Gossip’ Sculpture
A beautiful bronze sculpture by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad, who is indelibly tied to Dallas.
Mishawaka, Indiana
Princess Mishawaka statue
The Princess Mishawaka statue and story honor the legend of a Shawnee Indian heroine and promoted tourism in the 1930s.
Chicago, Illinois
The Red Foot
A unique 3-D sculpture based on Rene Magritte’s “The Red Model.”
Houston, Texas
Paul Carr Jogging Trail
Jog (or stroll) down an esplanade of fluctuating and whimsical sculpture works.
El Paso, Texas
Los Lagartos Statue
This statue is in the center of San Jacinto Plaza, commemorating the live alligator pond that once stood in the area.
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