Gardner, Massachusetts
Bicentennial Chair
In a town that's had a whole lot of giant chairs this one still stands tall, just not the tallest.
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Gardner, Massachusetts
In a town that's had a whole lot of giant chairs this one still stands tall, just not the tallest.
Sanborn Township, Michigan
One man’s vision of living among dinosaurs credits Jesus Christ as the engine of biological evolution.
Paxton, Nebraska
What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.
Reading, Pennsylvania
A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.
Monticello, Florida
This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.
Carnation, Washington
This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.
Alexandria, Indiana
Covered in tens of thousands of coats of paint, this Indiana attraction holds a world record all its own.
Ishpeming, Michigan
A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.
Bruceville, Indiana
A humble homemade ride attracts visitors from around the globe to this small Midwestern town.
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
An almost life-sized elephant named Ms. Ellie greets visitors at this jumbo-themed museum.
Stratton, Colorado
When zealous marijuana enthusiasts kept stealing the "Mile 420" highway marker, the State of Colorado got creative.
Bethel, Maine
Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Contrary to what one might expect, ice forms inside this small cavern during the summer and melts during the winter.
Kingman, Arizona
Don't blink or you'll miss it.
Fort Kent, Maine
A monument marks the beginning of the longest north-south road in the United States.
Rome, New York
A 10-foot-tall concrete Alley Oop statue left over from World War II now stands on the side of the road.
North Fort Myers, Florida
The largest retailer of seashells in the world.
Meadville, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania landscape depicted by a quarter mile of mosaics made from used road signs.
Baker, Nevada
A whimsical, punny collection of "fence art" outside the tiny mountain town of Baker, Nevada.
Oakland, California
A hardware store Buddha statue installed to deter vandalism wound up attracting Vietnamese immigrants who came to pray.
Bemidji, Minnesota
This ambitious attraction was the brain child of a lake resort impresario, and built by the WPA.
Dallas, Texas
This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.
Cumberland, Maryland
Maryland's first (and last standing) toll house on America's first federal road established the state as the "Gateway to the West."
Fort Stockton, Texas
The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.