Silly America
On a road trip between Chicago, Illinois and Chattanooga, Tennessee, we took a detour into Cave City, Kentucky. Cave City is a crazy anomaly of a town, full of American wonders. They had everything from a motel shaped like a teepee to a dinosaur park to cave exploration to a wax museum. Unfortunately, Cave City had way too many attractions to pack into a short stopover, and we didn't have too much time to ...
This is the world's largest film camera, as seen outside of Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago, Illinois in 2014.
This attraction was only there briefly, so you can't find it there now, but, while it was on display, this giant camera was a wonderful site to see and attracted visitors all day long.
Dennis Manarchy, a photographer from Rockford, Illinois constructed the camera in 2013. The camera ...
Is this roadside attractions dress not the perfect outfit for seeing the world's largest things?
It's the perfect date-night outfit for a drive-in movie, dinner at the Big Texan, and a dance in front of the Gemini Giant muffler man, no?
Or maybe you just want to throw it on next time you take a road trip to visit all of the silliest oddities you can find? Imagine the photos!
This ...
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Last year I sold my car. I know what you're thinking: a road tripper without a car? I know, I know. It was a difficult decision but I've been doing a lot of international travel lately and, living in a big city, I just don't use a car in day-to-day life. I know what else you might ...
In the heart of downtown Thomasville, North Carolina, there is a statue of John Warwick Thomas, the town's founder.
John Warwick Thomas (1800-1871) founded the town of Thomasville in 1852. The town, located in Davidson County, is noted for the role it played in the furniture industry (along with neighboring North Carolina towns High Point and Lexington). The famed Thomasville Furniture Industries began ...
In Thomasville, North Carolina, just beside the World’s Largest Duncan Phyfe Chair and Statue of John Warwick Thomas (the town's founder) is another site to check out: the Lions Club Lion Statue.
Erected in the 1950s the lion advertises the local Lions Club chapter and when and where they meet. Lions Club is "the world's biggest service organization" and aims to empower volunteers to "serve their ...
Me thinks the Asians like Johnny Depp...or at least think us Westerners do...
Johnny Depp sells buckets of alcohol in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Johnny Depp sells souvenirs from a blue bug in Pai, Thailand.
Johnny Depp sells refreshments in Hampi, India.
Have you seen Johnny Depp on your travels? ...
Thomasville, North Carolina (founded by John Warwick Thomas) is well-known in the furniture industry. Home to the beginnings of Thomasville Furniture Industries, Standard Chair, Lambeth Furniture, Thompson Chair, and Queen Chair Company, it's no wonder people think Thomasville when they think furniture. In fact, Thomasville is often referred to as "Chair Town" or "Chair City" — but not necessarily ...
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Congratulations to Joey Chestnut and Sonya Thomas - winners of the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest!
I love these photos of the July 4th hot dog eating contest. But sad I wasn't there to take any ...
Road trip Play List!
Sometimes I like to share my favorite songs to drive to. You know those songs, the ones that make you crank up the volume, crank down the windows, and sing at the top of your lungs on the highways and rural byways.
Today's road trip play list song is Wonderwall by Oasis.
Because, on your road trips, all the roads that lead you there should be ...
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Silly America is a roadside attractions blog designed to help travelers find unique stops for their next road trip. The website is a tribute to the great American road trip, devoted to all that is odd in America: roadside attractions, tourist traps, peculiar destinations, bizarre events, road food, fun festivals, and more! It’s a travel website and trip planner for those seeking an offbeat road trip.
