November 21, 2024
Visit the World’s Largest... Anything!
With input from the All Fifty States Club community, we've compiled a list of the world’s largest attractions—from the biggest boll weevil to the largest rocking chair. Whether you plan an entire “Largest Adventure” or make a quick stop along your route, these quirky landmarks add humor—and sometimes awe—to your journey.
While these sites aren’t for everyone, they offer a unique charm that can’t be matched by more traditional attractions.
Have you visited a “largest” attraction in each state? Let us know to be added to our Record Holders list! Special thanks to member Garry Arndt for helping us kickstart this collection.
If you have updates or new additions to the list, we’d love to hear from you! E-mail allfiftyclub@allfiftyclub.com.
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Alabama – Hog in Dothan, Boll Weevil in Enterprise, Office Chair in Anniston, Brick in Montgomery
Alaska – Gold Pan in Nome, Chocolate Waterfall in Anchorage
Arizona – Sundial in Carefree
Arkansas – Windchimes in Eureka, Spinach Can in Alma
California – Donut in Inglewood, Clamon in Pismo Beach, Lemon in Lemon Grove
Colorado – Beetle in Colorado Springs, Fork in Creede
Connecticut – Sperm Whale in Hartford
Delaware - Doctor's Bag and Stethoscope in Newark
Florida – Bowling Pin in Tampa, Fast Food Restaurant (McDonald's) in Orlando
Georgia – Peanut in Ashburn
Hawaii – Humpback Whale in Kihei, Maui
Idaho – Potato in Blackfoot
Illinois – Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Rocking Chair and many other Largest in Casey
Indiana – Candle in Centerville, Ball of Paint in Alexandria, Toilet in Columbus
Iowa – Truck Stop in Walcott, Cornstalk in Shelby, Wooden Nickel in Iowa City, Bull in Audubon, Garden Gnome in Ames, Golden Spike, Council Bluffs
Kansas – Ball of Twine in Cawker City, Hairball in Garden City, Easel in Goodland, Prairie Dog in Oakley, Czech Egg in Wilson
Kentucky – Baseball Bat in Louisville
Louisiana – Frog in Rayne
Maine – Lobster in Hancock, Rotating Globe in Yarmouth
Maryland – Pineapple in Baltimore
Massachusetts – Ouija Board in Salem
Michigan – Weathervane in Montague, Songbird in Mio, Lugnut in Lansing
Minnesota - Boot in Redwing, Crow in Belgrade, Pelican in Pelican Rapids, Turkey in Frazee, Hockey Stick in Eveleth
Mississippi – Apron Museum in Iuka, Model of the Mississippi River in Jackson
Missouri – Shuttlecock in Kansas City, Goose in Sumner
Montana – Penguin in Cut Bank
Nebraska – Porch swing in Hebron
Nevada – Gift Shop in Las Vegas, Video Screen in Las Vegas
New Hampshire – Arcade in Laconia
New Jersey – Elephant in Margate City
New Mexico – Pistachio in Alamogordo
New York – Kalidescope in Mount Tremper
North Carolina – Chest of Drawers in High Point, Operational Frying Pan in Rose Hill
North Dakota – Buffalo in Jamestown, Wheat in Williston, Horse in Minot, Holstein Cow in Salem City, Scrap Metal Sculptures in Regent
Ohio – Basket in Dresden, Rubber Stamp in Cleveland, Cuckoo Clock in Sugarcreek
Oklahoma – Praying Hands in Tulsa, Casino in Thackerville
Oregon – Single living organism (humongous fungus) in Prairie City
Pennsylvania - Clothespin in Philadelphia, Crayon in Easton
Rhode Island – Termite in Providence
South Carolina – Fire hydrant in Columbia
South Dakota – Pheasant in Huron, Drug Store in Wall
Tennessee – Rubix Cube in Knoxville, Basketball in Knoxville, Cast Iron Skillet in South Pittsburg
Texas – Rattlesnake in Freer, Jackrabbit in Odessa, Killer Bee in Hidalgo, Roadrunner in Fort Stockton, Caterpillar in Italy, Medical Complex in Houston
Utah – Fishing fly in Logan
Vermont – Filing cabinet in Burlington
Virginia – Star in Roanoke, Gorilla in Virginia Beach, Ham in Smithfield, Apple in Winchester
Washington – Cowboy hat in Seattle
West Virginia – Teapot in Chester
Wisconsin – Penny in Woodruff
Wyoming – Jackalope in Douglas
Washington D.C. - Museum (Smithsonian), Library (Library of Congress)
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Looking for more details on these or other 'largest'?
Resources:
- World's Largest Documentary by filmmaker and photographer Amy C. Elliott
- Batch Geo - World's Largest map of the World's Largest Roadside Attractions
- Roadside America
- Roadtrippers