Virginia’s got history and quirks in equal measure—giant rollerskates, foam Stonehenge, and a ham that refuses to rot. 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 Virginia
Bealeton
World’s Largest Rollerskate – Giant skate at 12099 Marsh Rd.
Cana
Confederate Battle Pigs – Pig sculptures at Mountain Gals, 13142 Fancy Gap Hwy.
Centreville
Foamhenge – Full-scale Stonehenge replica made entirely of foam.
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge State Park – Home of the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge.
Roanoke
World’s Largest Freestanding Illuminated Man-Made Star – The Mill Mountain Star (or Roanoke Star) lighting up the skyline.
Smithfield
World’s Oldest Edible Ham – Century-old ham on display at Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main St.
Virginia Beach
World’s Largest Gorilla – Hugh Mongous at Ocean Breeze Waterpark.
Winchester
World’s Largest Apple – Giant apple at Kimberly’s Gift Shop, 13 N. Braddock St.
Looking for more Mid-Atlantic oddities? Check out our Things To Do in Maryland 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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