Planning a Kansas road trip and craving some quirky roadside fun? Kansas may be famous for wheat fields and Wizard of Oz references, but trust us, there’s a whole lot more to see along those highways. Silly America is your ultimate guide to the most iconic, weird, and downright silly roadside attractions in the Sunflower State.
Looking for something larger-than-life? Pull over for a photo op at the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City—trust us, it’s worth every string! Love the movie Cars? Meet all the attractions that inspired and were inspired by the film in Galena. Feeling artsy? Head to Goodland for the World’s Largest Easel, a towering tribute to Vincent van Gogh that’s truly a masterpiece.
Browse below to discover the best Kansas roadside attractions. Buckle up, because Kansas has a whole lot of strange, cool, and silly stops to add to your road trip bucket list!
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Kansas Roadside Attractions & Road Trip Planning
Ready to hit the open road and explore Kansas in all its roadside glory? Explore more of the best Kansas attractions that are the perfect pit stops to keep the fun rolling. From wacky wonders to iconic sights, they’ll make your travel itinerary as unforgettable as that last tank of gas you didn’t think would last!
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Gearhead Curios: Restored Texaco Station in Galena, Kansas
At Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas you’ll find a Big Boy statue, a Betty Boop statue, an American flag mural made from license plates, and a brand new custom 22-foot tall Texaco Man that was installed in 2024.
Galena Mining and Historical Museum in Galena, Kansas
The Galena Mining and Historical Museum celebrates the Kansas town’s mining roots and Route 66 legacy, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign in Galena, Kansas
Interactive signs have become a popular addition in small towns across Route 66. This Kansas Route 66 Shield Sign in Galena, Kansas was unveiled in May 2024 to entice visitors to stop for some souvenir selfies.
FFA Route 66 Sign in Riverton, Kansas
The FFA Route 66 Sign in Riverton, Kansas is a 20-foot-tall rendering of the recognizable Route 66 shield you will see in many forms across the route. Riverton FFA students came up with the idea for the sculpture, wanting to do something to promote local tourism.
Luigi’s Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas
Luigi’s Pit Stop in Galena, Kansas features a slew of fun, interactive murals and cars decked out to resemble the popular characters from Pixar’s Cars. The Kansas Route 66 roadside attraction is named after the character Luigi, a yellow 1959 Fiat 500 and longtime Radiator Springs resident who owns the tire shop “Luigi’s Casa Della Tires.”
Route 66 Rainbow Bridge in Baxter Springs, Kansas
The Rainbow Bridge is an old bridge that spans over Brush Creek just outside of Baxter Springs, Kansas on Route 66. Technically called a “single-span concrete Marsh arch bridge” the more common moniker “rainbow bridge” is both prettier and simpler to say. The bridge was built in 1923 and was used until 1960. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1983, and consequently restored in 1994.
Frecs the Miner in Galena, Kansas
The Kansas section of Route 66 may be small, but it is packed with roadside attractions, old and new, at every turn. Located on the original alignment of Kansas Route 66 Frecs the Miner in Galena, Kansas was a modern version of a classic muffler man. Unfortunately, he met his demise and now only his boots remain.
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Plan Your Kansas Road Trip
Ready to take a road trip through the Sunflower State? Kansas is packed with more than just amber waves of grain—it’s got roadside attractions that are bigger, quirkier, and downright sillier than you’d expect! From the World’s Largest Ball of Twine to the World’s Largest Easel (because why stop at normal-sized things?), we’ve got all the tips you need to plan your epic Kansas adventure. Check out our guides and get ready to click your heels—there’s no place like Kansas for roadside fun!
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