When You See These Kitsch Roadside Attractions You Might Just Wonder Why ... Just Why?

By Neecey • Mar 11, 2015 MD

Why does the USA have so many weird and wonderful roadside attractions? Nowhere else in the world is blessed with such an array of kitschness, cuteness, and downright bizarreness. If you are going on a road trip anywhere in the USA, there is a whole world of strangeness awaiting you.

1. Giant Pistachio, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Giant Pistachio, Alamogordo, New Mexico

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2. The World's Largest Lava Lamp, Soap Lake, Washington

The World's Largest Lava Lamp, Soap Lake, Washington

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3. World's Largest Catsup Bottle Collinsville, Illinois

World's Largest Catsup Bottle Collinsville, Illinois

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4. Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue, Plains, Georgia

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6. Leaning Tower of Niles, Illinois

Leaning Tower of Niles, Illinois

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7. Field of Corn, Dublin, Ohio

Field of Corn, Dublin, Ohio

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8. Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas

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9. The Fremont Troll, Seattle, Washington

The Fremont Troll, Seattle, Washington

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10. Prada Store, Marfa, Texas

Prada Store, Marfa, Texas

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11. Carhenge, Alliance, Nebraska

Carhenge, Alliance, Nebraska

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12. Beer Can House, Houston, Texas

Beer Can House, Houston, Texas

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13. Leila's Hair Museum, Independence, Missouri

Leila's Hair Museum, Independence, Missouri

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14. Ben and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard, Waterbury, Vermont

Ben and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard, Waterbury, Vermont

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15. The Flashing Cow, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

The Flashing Cow, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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16. Billy Tripp's Mindfield, Brownsville, Tennessee

Billy Tripp's Mindfield, Brownsville, Tennessee

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17. The World's Largest Ten Commandments, Murphy, North Carolina

The World's Largest Ten Commandments, Murphy, North Carolina

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18. The Blue Whale, Catoosa, Oklahoma

The Blue Whale, Catoosa, Oklahoma

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19. Giant Roller Skate, Bealeton, Virginia

Giant Roller Skate, Bealeton, Virginia

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20. Jolly Green Giant, Blue Earth, Minnesota

Jolly Green Giant, Blue Earth, Minnesota

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21. Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota

Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota

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22. Da Yoopers Tourist Trap, Ispheming, Michigan

Da Yoopers Tourist Trap, Ispheming, Michigan

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23. Gemini Giant, Wilmington, Illinois

Gemini Giant, Wilmington, Illinois

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24. The Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum, Plano, Texas

The Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum, Plano, Texas

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25. Prairie Dog Town, Oakley, Kansas

Prairie Dog Town, Oakley, Kansas

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26. Devil's Rope Museum, McLean, Texas

Devil's Rope Museum, McLean, Texas

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27. Unclaimed Baggage Center, Scottsboro, Alabama

Unclaimed Baggage Center, Scottsboro, Alabama

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28. 66-foot Tall Pop Bottle, Arcadia, Oklahoma

66-foot Tall Pop Bottle, Arcadia, Oklahoma

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29. Stewart's Petrified Wood, Arizona

Stewart's Petrified Wood, Arizona

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30. Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Joseph City, Arizona

Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Joseph City, Arizona

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31. Totem Pole, Foyil, Oklahoma

Totem Pole, Foyil, Oklahoma

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32. Rainbow Rock Shop, Holbrook, Arizona

Rainbow Rock Shop, Holbrook, Arizona

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33. WIGWAM MOTEL, HOLBROOK, ARIZONA

WIGWAM MOTEL, HOLBROOK, ARIZONA

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  • Paula

    2015-03-11T19:40:28.983Z

    The Prada store😂
  • apple

    2015-03-12T04:46:09.517Z

    I'm from plains ga!! And I see that peanut often
  • Susan

    2015-03-11T20:30:45.352Z

    haha so random! :)
  • Beryl

    2015-03-12T00:03:42.679Z

    I love them ! Some are really awesome. Love the upended car ones! Wish we had them here in UK.
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