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Is This Your Last Chance to 'See Rock City'?

The Southern roadside attraction is thriving, but its iconic barn-top billboards are fading away.
Caroline Eubanks May 19, 2022
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Val's Rapid Service

This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.
West Hartford, Connecticut

'Conny The Whale'

Journey inside the bowels of this sperm whale sculpture.
Isabela, Puerto Rico

La Cara del Indio

La Cara del Indio honors the Taíno chief who fought bravely against the Spanish invasion of Puerto Rico.
Lochiel, Australia

Lake Bumbunga

This salt lake in South Australia features seasonal color changes and its very own loch monster.
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Leonardo Nam's 16 Quirky Roadside Attractions

Rediscover the spirit of classic Americana
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Podcast: Civic Musical Road

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 2, 2022
Baguio, Philippines

Lion's Head

Just off the road outside Baguio, a gigantic lion's head carved into a mountain greets those driving by.
Iowa City, Iowa

World’s Largest Wooden Nickel

This 16-foot-diameter wooden coin has been standing in Iowa City since 2006.
Hanksville, Utah

Hollow Mountain

At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.
Bena, Minnesota

The Big Fish Supper Club

An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.
Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal

Mulkot Mirror Wall

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.
Chandler, Oklahoma

Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum

Located along historic Route 66, this former gas station has been restored and converted into a museum filled with vintage motorcycles.
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Podcast: Sunny Jim Cave

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team November 22, 2021
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10 Massively Inedible Roadside Attractions

These works of art will surely tease the palate.
Jonathan Carey November 19, 2021
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Leonardo Nam's California Drift Through Time

Buckle up and join Leonardo and his family as they set out from Los Angeles to explore the California desert.
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What's the Big Deal With Australia's 'Big Things'?

From pineapples to poisonous toads, Aussies love their enormous roadside attractions.
Tiare Tuuhia November 3, 2021
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Podcast: Clown Motel

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team October 26, 2021