Illinois is home to some serious roadside weird—a town with a dozen “World’s Largest” attractions, a giant Superman statue, and the world’s largest ketchup bottle. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site (assuming one exists—sometimes that’s half the adventure).
Things To Do in Illinois
Ashmore
World’s Largest Abraham Lincoln Statue – Located at 9699 County Rd 2000 E. Coordinates: 39.5170, -88.1060
Berwyn
World’s Largest Laundromat – Massive coin laundry facility.
Casey
World’s Largest Barbershop Pole – Part of Casey’s collection of giant everyday objects.
World’s Largest Gavel – Oversized judge’s gavel on display.
World’s Largest Golf Driver – Giant golf club attraction.
World’s Largest Golf Tee – Massive golf tee to match the driver.
World’s Largest Mailbox – Fully functional giant mailbox.
World’s Largest Pitchfork – Agricultural implement gone supersized.
World’s Largest Rocking Chair – Actually rocks!
World’s Largest Swizzle Spoon – Bar spoon on a massive scale.
World’s Largest Teeter Totter – Functioning playground equipment.
World’s Largest Truck Key – Oversized semi truck key.
World’s Largest Wind Chime – Creates actual musical tones.
World’s Largest Wooden Shoes – Dutch-style clogs at giant scale.
Chicago
World’s Largest Bean – Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park.
Collinsville
World’s Largest Catsup Bottle – 170-foot water tower shaped like a Brooks ketchup bottle.
East Moline
John Deere Harvester Works Factory Tour – See heavy equipment manufacturing in action.
Metropolis
Giant Superman Statue – World’s largest collection of Superman memorabilia.
Niles
The Leaning Tower of Niles – Half-scale replica of Italy’s famous tower.
More Midwest weird? Check out our Things To Do in Indiana page for roadside attractions, get tips for traveling with pets, or browse our Homepage for road trip resources. Ready for your next adventure?
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