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Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas

This Texas roadside attraction is a smoking gun…literally. It’s the Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas.

Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue

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 BBQ smoker.

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The barbecue restaurant is a local favorite and has been serving up hickory smoked meats for over 45 years. And the big revolver has been holding up traffic outside since at least 2011. Though it has gone through a couple of paint jobs and makeovers in that time. It now has the restaurant’s name, “Hickory House BBQ” written in yellow on its barrel.

They say that Texas brings out the big guns, and this Denison roadside attraction is certainly no exception.

Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue
Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas - Roadside Attraction at Hickory House Barbecue

On a road trip and looking for more of the best Texas roadside attractions? Be sure to look for the nearby Giant Head of President Eisenhower and the LMAO Sculpture in McKinney, Texas (Mule Statue).

Big BBQ Six-Shooter at Hickory House Bar-B-Que

Address: Hickory House Bar-B-Que, 630 W Woodard St, Denison, TX 75020
Cost: Free to See
Hours: Always Visible, Restaurant Hours Vary

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This roadside attraction is a smoking gun-literally. It's the Big BBQ Six-Shooter in Denison, Texas. Talk about bringing out the big guns! Visit this local roadside attraction on your next Texas road trip. Add it to your travel itinerary! #RoadTrip #texasRoadTrip #FortWorth #FortWorthTexas #FortWorthAttractions #FortWorthTexasAttractions #RoadsideAttraction #RoadsideAttractions #TexasRoadsideAttraction #TexasRoadsideAttractions

VALerie BROMANN

Founder & Head Road Tripper

Val is the founder and head road tripper at Silly America. Having grown up near Berwyn's famed car kabob, The Spindle, and a restaurant with a cow on its roof, her fascination with roadside attractions started early. Today, Val has visited hundreds roadside attractions across the United States and is constantly on the lookout for the next BIG thing!

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

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.