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Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia

Disco lights, pop music, couples skates, a wobbly hokey pokey, nachos from the snack bar, holding onto the side railing for dear life, falling over, racing in circles, gossiping with girlfriends, trying to go backwards, watching your crush go by, that one girl who could do all the tricks… a giant roller skate? What do you remember most from the roller rink?

I have some fond (and a few not so fond) memories from grade school parties at our local skating rink. It’s one of those places you’d go for after-school activities or birthday celebrations. And I had a pair of bright pink skates of my own, a Christmas present from Santa Claus.

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Having your own skates was a gift. Because then you didn’t have to worry about renting the smelly used ones from the rink. And you didn’t have to worry about having to settle for a pair that were too small or too big if they ran out of your size. Because there is nothing worse to a pre-teen girl (at least a pre-teen girl in the 80s) than roller skates that are too big.

Of course, the same doesn’t apply to road trippers like us. To us, the bigger the roller skate, the better. And so, the Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia might just be the perfect roller skate. And, at the very least it is a fun Virginia roadside attraction!

The wood and plaster giant skate has been standing since the 1980s (way longer than I’ve ever been able to stand in a skate), a time when the roller rink was the place to be. Hopefully, this skate will continue to stand for many years to come and inspire others to put their (hopefully right-sized) skates back on and make a round or two in an open skate.

Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia - Roadside Attractions in Virginia
Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia - Roadside Attractions in Virginia
Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia - Roadside Attractions in Virginia
Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia - Roadside Attractions in Virginia

Giant Roller Skate

Location: Roller Works Family Skating Center, 12099 Marsh Rd, Bealeton, VA
Hours: Visible at all times.
Cost: Free to see.
Date: August 30, 2010

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When you rent skates, aren't they always too big? Well, this Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia is meant to be a BIG weird roadside attraction. Add this Virginia road trip idea to your travel bucket list and visit with kids or adults on vacation.
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When you rent skates, aren’t they always too big? Well, this Giant Roller Skate in Bealeton, Virginia is meant to be a BIG weird roadside attraction. Add this Virginia road trip idea to your travel bucket list and visit with kids or adults on vacation.

Looking for more Virginia Roadside Attractions? Check out the World’s Largest Apple in Winchester, the Big Pencil in Wytheville, Virginia, and Foamhenge!

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.