If you’re the type of person who always pulls over for roadside attractions you can’t miss this. Casey, Illinois is home to twelve official world’s largest things, houses a myriad of other oversized attractions, and takes their slogan of “Big Things in a Small Town” seriously. You can’t miss these Casey Illinois attractions.
- Roadside Attractions in Casey, Illinois
- World’s Largest Wind Chime
- World's Largest Golf Tee
- World's Largest Pitchfork
- World's Largest Rocking Chair
- World's Largest Wooden Shoes
- World's Largest Mailbox
- World's Largest Gavel
- World's Largest Truck Key
- World's Largest Barbershop Pole
- World's Largest Teeter Totter
- World’s Largest Golf Club
- World's Largest Swizzle Spoon
- Other Big Attractions in Casey, Illinois
- Big Antlers
- Big Anvil
- Big Bat
- Big Birdcage
- Big Bookworm
- Big Cactus
- Big Crochet Hook
- Big Ear of Corn
- Big Glider Plane
- Big Horseshoe
- Big Knitting Needles
- Big Minion
- Big Mouse Trap
- Big Nail Puzzle
- Big Pencil
- Big Piggy Bank
- Big Pizza Slicer
- Big Poké Ball
- Big Rocking Horse
- Big Spinning Top
- Big Taco
- Big Wooden Token
- Big Ws
- Big Yardstick
- Where to stay – Hotels in Casey, Illinois
- Where to Eat in Casey, Illinois
- Tips for Visiting the Casey Illinois Attractions
- Printable Casey, Illinois Attractions Checklist PDF
Casey, Illinois is located off of Interstate 70, halfway between St. Louis and Indianapolis. The entire town is only 2.16 square miles but within those boundaries (plus expanding into some of their Clark County neighbors) are twelve world’s largest roadside attractions that have been verified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Plus, there are more than 20 other non record holding but still impressively large big versions of everyday things.
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Home to fewer than 3,000 people, the entire population of Casey could probably fit on the town’s giant rocking chair.
So who is behind giving you a BIG reason to visit Casey? That honor belongs to Jim Bolin. Bolin, co-owner of the family-owned Bolin Enterprises, Inc., came up with the idea to create a giant wind chime to lure people off the highway and into Casey. His attraction worked so well, that he just kept going. Since he already owned a pipeline and tank maintenance company, he had all the tools and recycled and repurposed materials he needed at his disposal to create big thing after big thing.
Are you ready to plan your trip to Casey, Illinois? Explore all the best Casey Illinois attractions and find out where to eat and what hotels to stay at in town below.
Roadside Attractions in Casey, Illinois
Casey, Illinois is home to twelve official Guinness World Record certified world’s largest things. These big stops put this small town on the map. Walk down Main Street to find most of these big roadside attractions, stand in awe of their size, and take some selfies for fun social media posts.
World’s Largest Wind Chime
The world’s largest wind chime was the first big thing built in Casey, Illinois. I’m going to chime in to say that this Illinois roadside attraction is definitely worth pulling off the highway for. And others agree. It became so popular that it spurred the creation of all the other big things in town.
Stats:
Size: 42 feet tall
Weight: 16,932.4 pounds
Date built: December 15, 2011
Date verified: June 22, 2012
Location: 109 E Main St.
World’s Largest Golf Tee
I’m about to tee up the next roadside attraction: the world’s largest golf tee at the Casey Country Club. Isn’t it tee-riffic?
Stats:
Size: 30 feet, 9 inches tall
Weight: 6,659 pounds
Date built: January 2013
Date verified: February 2013
Location: 203 NE 13th St.
World’s Largest Pitchfork
This Illinois attraction is pitch perfect: the World’s Largest Pitchfork. The giant pitchfork can be found near Richards Farm Restaurant. The pitchfork was created to be more than ten times the size of a normal sized tool.
Stats:
Size: 61 feet, 1 inch long
Weight: 1,940 pounds
Date built: July 2015
Date verified: October 20, 2015
Location: 607 NE 13th St.
World’s Largest Rocking Chair
Ready to rock? The world’s largest rocking chair is one of the biggest of the big things in Casey, Illinois. At 56 feet tall by nearly 33 feet wide, it stole the world’s largest title from the previous record holder in Fanning, Missouri.
Stats:
Size: 56 feet, 1 inch tall; 32 feet 10 inches wide
Weight: 46,200 pounds
Date built: August 25, 2015
Date verified: October 20, 2015
Location: 110 E Main St.
World’s Largest Wooden Shoes
You could say that building the World’s Largest Wooden Shoes was quite a feat! Visit these giant clogs inside Wildflour Bakery and Candy Co.
Size: 11 feet, 5 inches long; 5 feet 10 inches wide; 4 feet 10 inches tall
Weight: 1,500 pounds each
Date verified: October 20, 2015
Location: 20 W General Robey
World’s Largest Mailbox
The world’s largest mailbox get my STAMP of approval. This giant mailbox not only follows the design of a standard post mount mailbox to the letter, it’s actually a real working mailbox. Head up the stairs hidden in the post to drop a postcard home and get a birds eye view of downtown Casey.
Stats:
Size: 5,743.41 cubic feet
Date built: 2015
Date verified: October 20, 2015
Location: W Main St.
World’s Largest Gavel
Other roadside attractions might object, but you can find the official world’s largest gavel in Marshall, Illinois, just outside of Casey.
Stats:
Size: 5 feet 1 inch tall; 16 feet 8 inches long
Date built: June 1, 2018
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: S 6th St, Marshall
World’s Largest Truck Key
The key to driving tourism to Casey is big things, so it is only fitting that they have big key. The World’s Largest Truck Key is modeled after big thing creator Jim Bolin’s Chevy Silverado truck.
Stats:
Size: 28 feet 2 inch tall; 11 feet 4 inches wide
Weight: 15,880 pounds
Date built: 2019
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: 23 W. Alabama Ave.
World’s Largest Barbershop Pole
For a stop that’s a cut above the rest, check out the world’s largest barbershop pole. While other roadside attractions around the U.S. claim the same title, they’re merely painted wood. This one is a real, working pole that’s more than ten times the size of the standard.
Stats:
Size: 14 feet tall; 3 feet 11 inches wide
Date built: 2019
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: 12 W Main St.
World’s Largest Teeter Totter
Swing on by to check out the world’s largest teeter totter. This interactive roadside attraction is 82 feet long and actually works! As long as a volunteer is on duty, you can walk across it to experience the joy of it moving up and down for yourself.
Stats:
Size: 82 Feet Long
Date built: 2019
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: 111 East Main St.
World’s Largest Golf Club
You could say that this is an above par attraction. At 45 feet long and 731 pounds, the world’s largest golf club is a hole in one.
Stats:
Size: 45 feet, 9.4 inches long
Weight: 731 pounds
Date built: 2019
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: 4 South Central Ave.
World’s Largest Swizzle Spoon
Top off your trip to Casey with a big drink. And a big drink, needs a big bar spoon. The world’s largest swizzle spoon is 11 feet, 8 inches tall and the perfect accessory if you like your drinks stirred…not shaken.
Stats:
Size: 11 feet 8 inches tall; 1 foot 1 inch wide
Weight:
Date built: 2019
Date verified: September 28, 2019
Location: 111 S Central Ave.
Other Big Attractions in Casey, Illinois
Those twelve roadside attractions have been officially verified and certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Casey is also home to more than twenty other big things that might not be “officially” world’s largest but are plenty big including…
Where to stay – Hotels in Casey, Illinois
While you can certainly explore Casey in a few hours or an afternoon, planning to spend the night means more time to check out all of the roadside attractions in town, shop in the stores on Main Street, and eat at a few of the tasty restaurants. There are two main Casey Illinois hotels in town, one right off the main street and the other just a few minutes away.
Eighteen-Ninety Sleepover
A boutique hotel right on Casey’s Main Street. It’s the closest hotel to all of the World’s Largest Things in Casey. Spacious rooms overlook some of the best roadside attractions in Casey and come complete with big comfy beds, big screen TVs, and private bathrooms.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Casey
This budget-friendly option is just minutes from Casey’s downtown attractions.
Where to Eat in Casey, Illinois
From full dinners to pizza deliveries to sweets and treats, there are plenty of restaurants to explore in Casey! Stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert in between exploring the town’s roadside attractions.
Richards Farm Restaurant
Homestyle American meals served in an old barn. Home of the World’s Largest Pitchfork.
Whitling Whimsy Cafe
Small cafe with daily specials located next to the World’s Largest Wind Chime and Rocking Chair.
Greathouse of Pizza
Chicago style tavern and deep dish pizza. Eat in or order pick up or delivery to eat in your hotel room. Home of the world’s largest pizza slicer.
Casey Coffee Company
Specialty coffee, teas, and smoothies overlooking the giant pencil.
Wildflour Bakery & Candy Co.
Cafe with prepared baked goods, novelty candies, gourmet chocolates, fudge, and truffles. Home of the worlds largest wooden shoes.
Tetzel Prime
Delicious gourmet pretzels in a variety of sweet and savory flavors.
Reflections Family Restaurant
A cosy restaurant with classic favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Big Dipper
Family owned ice cream shop with premium hand dipped ice cream, soft serve ice cream, and sno cones.
Moonshine Store
Just outside of Casey, a burger restaurant in an original 1912 general store.
Tips for Visiting the Casey Illinois Attractions
Planning a road trip to Casey, Illinois? Here are some tips for making most of your time in town!
- There is plenty of free street parking on Main Street and a public lot on Central. Park your car and walk around. Most of the attractions are within a few blocks of each other downtown.
- While most of the attractions are are close to each other downtown, some are just a short drive away or in a neighboring town.
- Pay attention to opening times. Some attractions are located inside businesses that close early and aren’t open every day.
- The world’s largest teeter totter is usually anchored, but sometimes on weekends it is open for you to try out. Your best bet is to visit on a Saturday.
- Download a map from the town’s website. Some businesses and the Casey Days Inn hotel have print outs available.
- Plan to spend at least a few hours checking out the world’s largest things in Casey and getting your Instagram photos. A full afternoon or entire day is recommended!
Printable Casey, Illinois Attractions Checklist PDF
Print this Casey, Illinois checklist to bring with you on the visit to town! Keep track of all the big things to see in Casey and check them off as you see them all!
There’s always something BIG to see in Casey and you never know what you’re going to find. New records are being broken here all the time and new big things are always popping up because everyone here wants a piece of the Casey pie. On your next road trip through Illinois look for the signs, pull your car over, and admire one or two or thirty of the world’s largest things.
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