Roadside Attractions

This spaceship-like structure was once a popular roadside restaurant.

A kitschy stop on the way to Zion National Park.

A Berkeley sidewalk etched with 128 cast-iron poems.

An unexpected public exhibit showcases the diversity of Dutch street posts.

Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.

Pull off Highway 61 in high summer for fried green tomato BLTs, turkey legs, and boiled peanuts.

At 32 feet long, this swing is big enough for the whole family—and then some.

In a strip mall parking lot, an airplane with a cafe inside, flanked by a giant statue of Fred Flintstone.

Star-spangled and 38 feet tall.

Built in the 19th century, this bucket has been to two World’s Fairs.

How did a sticker-covered lamp post become a beloved landmark for cyclists in Singapore?

A giant fiberglass catfish welcomes visitors to this Wisconsin river town and heralds its annual Catfish Days festival.

This larger-than-life lime green gummy bear sits in the middle of a roundabout in Spain.

On a rural farm road in Western Australia, a full-size, electrified police call box with a big surprise inside.

A larger-than-life representation of the humble aloe plant.

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.