Valerie Bromann
This Texas roadside attraction is a smoking gun…literally. It’s the Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas. Found at Hickory House Bar-B-Que in Denison, Texas, this roadside attraction takes the shape of -portable large Old West six-shooter pistol. But it’s not just for show. This big gun works…as a barbecue that is! It’s a large gun-shaped …
You’ll get a kick out of this Texas roadside attraction! It’s the LMAO Sculpture in McKinney, Texas (AKA Mule State AKA Laughing Jackass). The LMAO Sculpture was carved out of Indiana limestone by local artist Jake Dobsha over the course of eight months. The laughing mule was commissioned by former McKinney City Council member Don …
Even if you know jack about roadside attractions, you could probably guess that this one is a hare above the rest. It’s the Big Jackalope on a Roof in Fort Worth, Texas. What is a jackalope? The jackalope is a mythical North American animal often described as having the body of a jackrabbit with the …
I’m NUTS about this roadside attraction, and I’m sure you will be too. It’s the World’s Largest Peanut in Durant, Oklahoma. The Durant peanut was dedicated on November 15, 1974 in a town that declared themselves the “peanut capital of the world.” The monument features an oversized plump molded aluminum full peanut in its shell …
My love for roadside attractions continues to blossom with every one I see. And this road trip stop helped sprout that love even more. You just have to visit this giant tulip in Fort Worth, Texas. It’s truly un-be-leaf-able! This big flower blooms high at around 20 feet tall. It features a long green metal …
For those who DRIVE you mad with desire. For those who make your heart RACE! For those you WHEELie like. For those you want to ride shotgun with forever. These roadside attraction Valentines make the perfect Valentines for road trip lovers. These punny and funny road trip Valentines feature some of our favorite roadside attractions. …
On a road trip to find the best roadside attractions in America, you never know what might unfold. But you won’t have to go on a paper chase to find this roadside oddity. The Origami Pegasus in Irving, Texas takes a mythical creature and an ancient art form to new heights. Origami is the Japanese …
I’m a pepper he’s a pepper she’s a pepper we’re a pepper wouldn’t you like to be a pepper too? Everyone can be a pepper and learn more about this iconic soft drink too at the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas. The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas takes you on a journey through the history of the popular soft drink. Known as the …
What’s on your road trip bucket list? What are the things you most want to experience while traveling the open road? Do you dream of driving one of the many iconic road trip routes in America from end to end? Do you want to visit a world’s largest thing in every state? Do you want …
This Denver roadside attraction will have you saying yea or nay. Actually, it will have you saying both yay and neigh! It is The Yearling, a big red chair with a horse in Denver, Colorado. The Yearling features a 21-foot tall, 10-foot wide red-painted steel chair. Standing on top of the seat is “Scout,” a …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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