Atlas Obscura Lists

This animatronic dinosaur now rests in peace.

14 Roadside Dinosaur Attractions Worth the Stop

On your next American road trip, keep an eye out for a stegosaurus.

Including Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park, Dinah the Pink Dinosaur, Dinosaur House, and Dragon Rock

Paul Bunyan is very much a local landmark.

9 Giant Muffler Men to Spot Across the U.S.

These iconic fiberglass statues, from California to Connecticut, are worth pulling over for.

Including Cowboy Willy, Buck Atom, Chicken Boy, and Dinah the Pink Dinosaur

The first Pizza Hut is really more of a house.

The World’s Largest Corn Dog is a 30-foot-long fiberglass structure on the roof of the Original Pronto Pup.

18 Fast-Food Landmarks Worth the Pilgrimage

From the teeniest Taco Bell to a 14-foot-tall Big Mac, the highways lead to all sorts of drive-thru curiosities.

Including Unofficial McDonald's Museum, Weenie Beenie, Original Pizza Hut, and Teal McDonald's Arches

16 Unexpected American Theme Parks

Blueberries, heavy machinery, and other obscure obsessions turned into parks.

Including Holy Land USA, Dig This, SkyPark at Santa's Village, and Travel Town Museum

Cryptozoology & Paranomal Museum in Littleton.

12 Haunted Spots Along Roadways

Spooky hotels, cemeteries, and roadside attractions for your next road trip.

Including Old Tonopah Cemetery, Haunted Margaritas, Georgetown's Haunted Halcyon House, and The Aztec Hotel

International Towing and Recovery Museum

View of the full general store from the second floor.

The Hidden Wonders of Chattanooga

From an illuminated underground waterfall to a memorial wall devoted to those who have died in the quest to clear roads, Tennessee’s Scenic City is chock-full of unexpected attractions.

Including Ruby Falls, Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, International Towing and Recovery Museum, and Raccoon Mountain Caverns

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