Giant Roadside Attractions Around the World

A roadside attraction is a sight beside a road that is meant to make drivers stop. It is often a giant statue, an oversized everyday object or an odd building. Many were built to promote a business or a small town.

Usually not. Most "world's largest" titles are claimed by the town or business that built the attraction, and only a few are certified by a record body. Several places sometimes claim the same title.

Muffler Men are fiberglass giants about 20 feet tall, made in the 1960s. Businesses used them as advertising, often holding a muffler, an axe or a hot dog. Many still stand along US highways, including Route 66.

Most giant roadside attractions can be seen and photographed from outside for free. A few charge for entry or tours, such as going inside Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey. Check each attraction's page before you go.

Big Things are Australia's oversized roadside landmarks, like the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour and the Big Pineapple near Nambour. You'll find them in every state, often outside a farm, shop or town.

Open the map, zoom to your route, or pick a state or province page. Each attraction page shows the town, a map pin and nearby giants, so you can plan stops along the way.