America is always a dream land for any traveller who believes in the liberty of the human will and the free soul. The clich - American Dream' seems to come out of the original meaning and venturing into the literal world with a whole lot of possibilities and aspirations. Apart from the all known tourist destinations in the US, there are several very quintessential aspect of life in this wonderful place. Many traveller might hesitate to take the 'road not taken' (courtesy Robert Frost); but believe me, its all that matters! What have you done if you have not taken a road trip to the majestic country land in a roofless car hitting the highways while country music playing in the stereo? Have you ever imagined how does it feel to halt at a country pub and enjoy a mug of bubbling beer while your cowboy hat lies beside? If not, then do it. So, today we are presenting some of the most unusual attractions you might come across on a US highway trip apart from the romantic landscapes (obviously not the conventional ones) and the raw pubs:
We have some of the most amazing, not-to-be missed roadside attractions. Pull over and sneak a look at these fun works of art.
1. Cabazon Dinosaurs
This is an enormous Tyrannosaurus similar to the size of its original counterpart that existed thousands years back. Now it is standing along the Interstate 10 in Cabazon, California. Travellers can, if they wish, get up on the top of the dinosaur to get the closest view of its teeth.
2. Randy's Donuts
This great roadside attraction should there be in your travel list if you are passing through Inglewood in California. Near the Los Angeles International Airport you will find Randy's Donuts which is a bakery renowned for its delicious pastries. The facade of this famous building is shaped like that of huge donuts. The famous building was constructed in 1953 and was featured in different movies and videos.
3. Jimmy Carter Peanut
This is another great roadside monument built in appreciation of Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president. The peanut is 13 feet in height to honour the stately stature of the president and stands in his hometown Plains in GA. The peanut signifies the early life of the president as a peanut farmer.
4. The Catsup Bottle
This is considered as the largest ketchup bottle of the world. This 170 feet tall bottle is situated in the South Morrison Avenue in Collinsville, IL. This is originally a water tank built in 1949 inside the bottling plant of G.S. Soppier. The term "Catsup" is named after the actual Brooks bottle. The best time to visit it is in July when the amusing "Catsup Bottle Festival" is held.
5. Jolly Green Giant
One must not miss this 55 feet tall giant if he is passing the road from Minneapolis to Lowa. This great roadside attraction was made in 1978 in the town of Blue Earth MN.
6. Carhenge
It is a replica of the Stonehenge in UK and can be seen at the north of Alliance on Highway no. 87. It is made up of 38 automobiles taking the diameter of around 96 feet.
7. The largest ball of stamps
The ball consists of around 5 millions repealed stamps and is nearly 3 feet in diameter. It can be seen on Flanagan Boulevard in Boys, NE.
8. Lucy, the Elephant
This is a 65 feet elephant situated at Atlantic Ave, NJ. It can be climbed up through a spiral staircase to get a picturesque view of the Atlantic City and the ocean.
9. The Largest Pistachio Nut
This roadside attraction made to honour McGinnis Pistachio farm, is located at Highway 54-70 Alamogordo, New Mexico.
10. Enchanted Highway
It is the largest scrap metal sculptures of the world situated at Regent, North Dakota.