Carthage, Missouri
Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens
An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.
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Carthage, Missouri
An adorably sweet display of sculpted Precious Moments figurines.
Picher, Oklahoma
This former mining town was named the most toxic town in America.
West Mineral, Kansas
The Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel, or "Big Brutus," the largest existing electric shovel in the world.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Springfield, Illinois
The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.
Wilmington, Illinois
This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.
Atlanta, Illinois
While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.
Atlanta, Illinois
A small museum celebrating the fiberglass giants that are icons of America's highways.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Austin, Minnesota
Ever wanted to can Spam?
Blue Earth, Minnesota
This massive roadside mascot was the first version of the giant to illustrate his butt.
Mitchell, South Dakota
A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.
San Bernardino, California
This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.
Irwin, Pennsylvania
This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.
Sedona, Arizona
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture of an Arizona city.
Hatch, New Mexico
A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
This is one really big nut.
Roswell, New Mexico
This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.
Roswell, New Mexico
A blacklight journey through a celestial art exhibit.
Roswell, New Mexico
A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.