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Acme Brick Tile & Stone
Building materials store
4.2
• See the world's largest brick, standing 25 feet tall. • Made from thousands of smaller bricks. • Great for unique photo opportunities.
Santa Claus House
Store
4.5
• Visit the Santa Claus House, home to the world's largest Santa statue. • The 42-foot, 900-pound figure is repainted annually. • Great for festive photos year-round.
Bowlin's The Thing Travel Center
Landmark
4.4
• Explore "The Thing?", a mysterious roadside museum. • Features a walk-through exhibit of conspiracy themes. • The finale reveals a mummified mother and child.
Fouke Monster Mart
Convenience store
4.8
• Step into Monster Mart, a souvenir shop and museum dedicated to the Fouke Monster. • Pose with the giant Bigfoot statue outside. • Learn about local folklore and grab quirky gifts.
Salvation Mountain
Historical landmark
4.5
• Discover Salvation Mountain, a vibrant, hand-built art installation. • This 50-foot tall monument is crafted from hay bales, clay, and paint. • Spreads a powerful message of love.
Bishop Castle
Landmark
4.7
• Explore Bishop Castle, built by a veteran from scrap metal, cans, and bottles. • Interior tours are unavailable. • The eccentric exterior is a sight to behold.
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds
Event venue
4.6
• This site once featured the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box, a 50-foot silo. • The landmark is now closed.
Futuro House
Historical landmark
4.6
• Spot this futuristic, UFO-like house in Milton, Delaware. • Stands 16 feet tall with retractable stairs. • An out-of-this-world architectural marvel.
Original Hooters
Sports bar
4.2
• See the World's Largest Chicken Wing, weighing over 1,000 pounds. • It hangs from a 14-foot beam on a beach boardwalk. • A unique photo opportunity for foodies.
Jimmy Carter Peanut
Historical landmark
4.6
• Visit the 13-foot-tall Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue. • A tribute to the former president's peanut farming roots. • Stands in his hometown as a piece of political history.
Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Resort hotel
4.4
• Experience a unique hotel with a scenic urinal offering landscape views. • The path to it features vibrant pink doors. • A memorable stop with a breathtaking backdrop.
Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle
Historical landmark
4.4
• Marvel at the World's Largest Ketchup Bottle. • This 170-foot water tower features a 70-foot bottle. • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
World’s Largest Ball of Paint
Landmark
4.8
• Witness the World's Largest Ball of Paint, weighing over 4,000 pounds. • Visitors can contribute a layer of paint by appointment. • A unique, interactive art piece that keeps growing.
Iowa's Largest Frying Pan
Landmark
4.5
• Behold the World's Largest Frying Pan. • This 14-foot tall, 1,000-pound pan could hold 528 eggs. • A quirky photo op and symbol of the town.
World's Largest Ball of Twine
Landmark
4.6
• Visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine, weighing over 17,000 pounds. • The community hosts a yearly festival to add more twine. • A testament to small-town dedication and local pride.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Museum
4.7
• See the World's Largest Baseball Bat, a 120-foot replica of Babe Ruth's bat. • The bat weighs 68,000 pounds. • It stands outside the Louisville Slugger Museum.
World's Largest Engagement Ring
Landmark
5.0
• Gaze upon the World's Largest Engagement Ring. • This stainless steel sculpture is 17 feet tall and 14 feet wide. • It was created in 2015.
Paper House
Museum
4.3
• Explore the Paper House, built in the 1920s from newspapers. • It's made of 215 layers of paper, including walls and furniture.
World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan
Landmark
4.4
• Behold the World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan. • The pan is 18 feet wide and 26 inches deep. • It once baked a 30,000-pound pie in Traverse City.
Jolly Green Giant
Museum
4.7
• Stand before the 55-foot-tall Jolly Green Giant statue. • Blue Earth has the world's largest collection of Green Giant memorabilia.
BoatHenge
Historical landmark
4.3
• Visit Boathange, an art installation featuring six fiberglass boats. • The boats are half-buried in the ground, resembling Stonehenge.
Cut Bank Penguin
Landmark
4.7
• Be welcomed by a 27-foot penguin statue in Cut Bank. • The 10,000-pound concrete statue declares the town the 'coldest spot in the nation'.
Klown Doll Museum
Museum
4.4
• Enter the Klown Doll Museum, home to over 8,000 clown dolls. • It is housed in a former gas station and pizza parlor.
The International Car Forest
Landmark
4.6
• Wander through the International Car Forest in Goldfield. • It's an outdoor art exhibit with over 40 classic cars planted in the ground. • The cars are adorned with graffiti.
Albacore Park
Museum
4.7
• Explore the USS Albacore, a submarine that serves as a museum. • The historic research vessel is 'dropped' into a ditch for visitors to explore.
Lucy the Elephant
Historical landmark
4.6
• Visit Lucy the Elephant, a six-story architectural marvel from the 1800s. • She offers tours and views from her howdah. • It is said to be the oldest roadside attraction in the US.
International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop
Museum
4.4
• Delve into the extraterrestrial at the International UFO Museum in Roswell. • It features history, life-sized alien figures, and UFO-related topics.
World's Largest Pancake Griddle
Landmark
4.5
• Discover the World's Largest Pancake Griddle in upstate New York. • The colossal griddle is 28 feet in diameter and weighs over 10,000 pounds. • It once made a 4,000-pound pancake.
World's Largest Chest of Drawers
Landmark
4.5
• Stand before the World's Largest Chest of Drawers, 36 feet tall. • It's in High Point, known for its furniture industry. • Two giant socks hang out of a drawer.
Enchanted Highway - Tin Family
Landmark
4.7
• Drive the Enchanted Highway, a 32-mile stretch of giant scrap metal sculptures. • The centerpiece is a flock of geese, 110 feet tall and 154 feet wide.
Mill Ends Park
City park
4.5
• Explore Mill Ends Park, the world's smallest park at 452 square inches. • It started when a journalist planted flowers in a street pole hole. • A tiny, urban green space with a whimsical history.
The Haines Shoe House
Travel agency
4.6
• See the Haines Shoe House, a 25-foot tall, 58-foot long boot. • It was built as a marketing stunt and is now a functional home. • Features a living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms inside.
Big Blue Bug Solutions
Services
4.8
• See the Big Blue Bug, a 58-foot long termite statue. • It weighs 4,000 pounds and advertises a pest removal company. • The colossal insect is an unmissable landmark in Providence.
Peachoid
Landmark
4.5
• See the Peachoid, a 135-foot water tower shaped like a giant peach. • Features a 60-foot leaf and holds a million gallons of water. • A monumental symbol of South Carolina's peach industry.
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese Statue
Cultural landmark
4.7
• See the World's Largest Quarter Pounder statue at a McDonald's. • The bronze burger stands 9 feet tall and weighs 23,000 pounds. • A monumental and hefty tribute to fast food.
World's Largest Rubik's Cube
Landmark
3.3
• See the World's Largest Rubik's Cube, 10 feet tall and 1,200 pounds. • It was a gift from Hungary at the 1982 World's Fair. • A colorful and challenging puzzle display.
Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum
Museum
4.7
• Discover Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum, with over 1,400 decorated seats. • A former plumber transformed old seats into art covering various topics. • A quirky and unique artistic experience.
Hole 'N' The Rock
Landmark
4.4
• Explore Hole N' The Rock, a 5,000-square-foot home carved into a giant rock. • This 14-room dwelling features electricity and a carved bathtub. • An incredible example of human ingenuity in the desert.
World's Tallest Filing Cabinet
Landmark
4.3
• See the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet, a 40-foot-tall art exhibit. • Features 38 welded drawers, symbolizing a parkway project's delay. • A monumental piece of conceptual art.
Big Red Wagon
Sculpture
4.9
• Play on The Big Red Wagon, a giant 27-foot-long Radio Flyer replica. • Weighs over 26 tons, with its handle doubling as a slide. • A nostalgic and interactive stop for families.
World's Largest Teapot
Building
• See the World's Largest Teapot, 14 feet tall and 14 feet wide. • Originally a root beer stand, converted to reflect the local ceramics industry. • A charming symbol of the city's heritage and craftsmanship.
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik
Scandinavian restaurant
4.6
• Dine at Al Johnson's, famous for live goats grazing on its grass roof. • Goats are on the roof from May through October. • A unique and whimsical family-friendly dining experience.
Buckeye Express Diner - Belleville, OH
Diner
4.5
• See the World's Largest Bobblehead, a 35-foot fiberglass diner waiter. • Its head bobs in the wind. • A fun and iconic landmark.
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