Giant yellow Kraft macaroni noodle sculpture outside Springfield Missouri, marking the entrance to Springfield Underground cheese storage facility

The Giant Kraft Noodle & Springfield’s Secret Underground Cheese Cave

We went to Springfield, Missouri for one reason: to see a giant Kraft macaroni noodle. That’s it. That was the whole plan. What we didn’t know until we were already leaving town was that underneath that noodle — and underneath a good chunk of Springfield — sits one of the strangest storage facilities in America: …

Wooden gazebo with white benches and red trim at the Angus Barn, flanked by lanterns and trees, offering a quiet resting spot beside the chaos of the Kicking Booth.

The Angus Barn Kicking Booth: A Southern Rite of Ridiculousness

Angus Barn Kicking Booth 📍 Angus Barn Steakhouse, 9401 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27617 Right off Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh—where filet mignon meets roadside folklore—there sits a steakhouse with a surprise tucked behind the trees. The Angus Barn is legendary for its prime rib, its wine cellar, and its unapologetic Southern flair. But if you’ve …

Colorful billboard at South of the Border Roadside attraction, featuring Pedro in a sombrero and poncho beside an RV, set under a clear Carolina sky.

South of the Border Road Trip: The Ultimate Pit Stop

Big Stuff Everywhere—And We Mean Everywhere! What South of the Border road trip would be complete without a stop at South of the Border? 😂 If you’ve ever driven down I-95, you’ve seen the billboards. Lots of billboards. It’s like Pedro himself is personally guiding you to one of America’s quirkiest roadside attractions—a place where …

Wide shot of gnome-covered tree base with additional figurines scattered in the grass nearby.

The Holly Hill Gnome Tree

A Tiny World of Magic in Florida This whimsical little oddity wasn’t on the itinerary, but when we spotted a gnome-sized door at the base of a tree in Holly Hill, we couldn’t resist. It ended up being one of the most memorable detours on our Michigan-Bound Road Trip! Nestled along Riverside Drive in Holly …

World's Largest frying pan displayed beneath a covered pavilion, with a brick platform and informational plaque in front.

World’s Largest Frying Pan

This Frying Pan Doesn’t Fit on the Stove We were expecting just a quick photo-op with the World’s Largest Frying Pan when we pulled into Rose Hill, North Carolina—and maybe a chuckle. But wow. This skillet is legit. Hidden behind a modest fence and nestled under a covered shelter, this massive frying pan could probably …

Half-Horse Half-Tractor Sculpture – St Pauls NC

Now here’s something you don’t see every day… or ever. St. Pauls, North Carolina Have you ever seen the Half-Horse Half-Tractor Sculpture in St Pauls NC??  We have!  Just off the road in St. Pauls, NC, there lives a glorious metal fever dream: a half-horse, half-tractor machine, being driven by what appears to be a …

Miniature white Eiffel Tower replica standing in a commercial parking lot at Bordeaux Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, framed by a blue sky and shopping plaza backdrop.

Eiffel Tower Replica Fayetteville, NC

Unexpected Paris: Fayetteville’s Mini Eiffel Moment Fayetteville, N.C.   Right in the middle of a Fayetteville shopping plaza, tucked between a medical center and the hum of everyday errands, stands a white-painted Eiffel Tower replica that absolutely no one expects—and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. Located at 1712 Owen Drive, the tower anchors the Bordeaux …

Statues of Jake and Elwood Blues from The Blues Brothers, dressed in black suits, sunglasses, and black hats, standing in front of a chain-link fence. Jake is posed adjusting his tie, while Elwood strikes a mid-dance stance. Behind them, Zach stands playfully in the background, partially visible through the fence, adding an extra layer of personality to the scene. Captured outdoors in Stedman, NC.

Blues Brothers Statue – Stedman, NC Gem

🎩 Blues Brothers Statue – Stedman, NC 🎩 📍 Location: 175 East 1st Street, Stedman, NC 📍 Blues Brothers Statue Stedman, NC is a quirky roadside tribute that fans of The Blues Brothers won’t want to miss. Located at 175 East 1st Street, these statues were placed by a former mayor who had a deep …

The Wheel of Kazoos” – a circular display of brightly colored plastic kazoos radiating out like rainbow sunbeams, center-capped with colorful resonator buttons. Pure kazoo chaos. Pure delight.

Kaboozie Kazoo Factory Tour

How We Came, Hummed, and Conquered the Kazoo Factory You can’t be in Beaufort, South Carolina, and not go on the Kaboozie Kazoo Factory tour. When called ahead, and they told us the morning tours had a class of first graders on them. We didn’t want to wait until late afternoon—we were heading back on …

Oversized metallic teapot sculpture known as The Mickey Coffee Pot, standing tall in Winston-Salem with dried grasses in the foreground and bare trees in the background.

Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem – Historic North Carolina Landmark

Why the Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem Landmark is a Must-See As certified coffee fanatics, we couldn’t skip this oversized roadside wonder! ☕ We drink coffee all day, every day, so when we saw a giant coffee pot sculpture in Winston Salem, we knew it belonged on our itinerary. The History of the Mickey Coffee …