Pull over for America’s best roadside attractions at Silly America. Explore this roadside attractions blog to find the world’s largest things, weird road trip stops, stupid tourist attractions, fun museums, muffler men, tourist traps, and more in these archives of silly roadside attractions across the country.
Gas stations are a popular stop on any road trip. You have to fuel up your car to get where you’re going, after all! But, while this gas station has run dry since the 1960s, it is still worth a stop on your Texas road trip. You might not be able to get gas at …
“Oh the things you can find if you don’t stay behind.” There are so many fun, weird, and silly things to see across America and this Texas roadside attraction is worth seeking out. This small park in Abilene, Texas features six sculptures of children’s book characters that you are sure to recognize. It’s called Everman …
What’s the dillo with this Texas roadside attraction? It’s Barbadilla: the Giant Armadillo in Buffalo Gap, Texas. Barbadilla is a 30-foot-long metal armadillo sculpture that has stood outside Perini Ranch Steakhouse since 2009. Designed by sculptor Joe Barrington of Red Star Studio in Throckmorton, Texas, Barbadilla is a much-loved attraction that beckons road trippers to …
Taking a road trip and looking for the best roadside attractions in Texas? Find this Giant Longhorn Skull in Albany, Texas. It will make you lose your mind. The sculpture was created by Albany artist Joe Barrington of Red Star Studio. He is also behind other big skulls in Abilene and Throckmorton, along with numerous …
“Howdy, Folks!” This roadside attraction might just be the most recognizable man in Texas, which is saying a lot considering he only makes a brief appearance each year. Big Tex in Dallas, Texas is an icon and ambassador who has been delighting visitors to the State Fair of Texas since 1952. Big Tex is a …
Visiting Denver? Don’t erase Colorado this roadside attraction from your itinerary. The Giant Pencil in Denver, Colorado is definitely a big draw! This 15-story tall pencil is actually a smokestack, which was once used to vent coal smoke from the building’s heating system. In 2013 it was painted to resemble a giant number 2 pencil, …
Get the scoop on this Colorado roadside attraction. Little Man Ice Cream in Denver, Colorado serves delicious treats inside of a giant milk can shaped building. It’s a sweet stop you can’t miss! The Little Man Ice Cream Company opened in 2008. It was the vision of local real estate developer Paul Tamburello, the man …
I udderly adore this Denver roadside attraction: Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, the giant cows in Denver, Colorado. Officially titled Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, this big bronze sculpture is more colloquially referred to as The Giant Cows. The sculpture depicts a larger-than-life 13-foot tall Scottish angus cow and her equally oversized 10-foot tall calf …
If you’re looking for big things to see in Denver, don’t sweep on this one. Big Sweep in Denver, Colorado is a giant dustpan and broom found just outside the Denver Art Museum. The Big Sweep was made by pop artists Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022) and Coosje van Bruggen (1941-2009). The sculptors are known for their …
I love American roadside attractions and, apparently, this artist did too. If you’re traveling through the Denver International Airport keep an eye out for this piece of art: “America, Why I Love Her,” a map of roadside attractions. The giant roadside attractions map is located on Level 5, near baggage claim, in the Denver airport. …
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