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Map of United States showing 2026 road trip bucket list route with orange location pins marking 12 destinations plus 3 wishes across multiple states

2026 Road Trip Bucket List Across America

by Nancy LynnQuirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel Guides January 3, 2026May 1, 20262 Comments

Follow our 2026 road trip bucket list featuring 12 quirky attractions across 10 states, from giant popcorn to Popeye statues to everything weird in between

Mr Peanut statue Fort Smith Arkansas, seated sculpture of the iconic character with top hat, monocle, gloves, and cane, posed with one leg crossed and one arm resting on its knee, located outdoors near a building with large windows, surrounded by grass and trees, with Zach standing beside the statue wearing a black shirt and pants, one hand on the hat and the other on his hip

Mr. Peanut Fort Smith Arkansas | Planters Landmark

by Nancy LynnArkansas Travel, Roadside Attractions December 16, 2025December 9, 2025No Comments

Updated: December 9, 2025 Sometimes the best roadside discoveries happen when you’re not even looking for them—you just follow your curiosity and see where it leads. That’s exactly how we discovered the Mr. Peanut statue in Fort Smith, Arkansas—standing proudly on Planters Road. This particular adventure was part of what we call our Mystery GPS …

World’s Largest Christmas Pickle

by Nancy LynnArkansas Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel, World's Largest November 30, 2025December 28, 2025No Comments

The World’s Largest Christmas Pickle Gets a Second Chance (And a Surprise Bonus!) Remember back in 2022 when we told you about the World’s Largest Christmas Pickle? Well, buckle up, because we’re going back—and this time, the story gets even better. The Backstory: Nobody Knew About The Pickle Picture It: Fort Smith, 2022 – Zach …

Entrance to the corn maze at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm in Michigan, with the admission sign and the cornfield visible behind the small maze building.

Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm: Corn Maze, Hay Sculptures & Fall Fun in Michigan

by Nancy LynnLocal Businesses, Michigan Travel, Roadside Attractions October 30, 2025October 30, 2025No Comments

Where the Hot Cocoa Rating System Was Born We rolled up to Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm around 3pm on one of those perfect overcast fall days where the sky is doing that moody gray thing and everything feels very atmospheric. The map at the entrance showed us everything this place had to offer—corn maze, soybean maze, …

Holly Michigan Water Towers

by Nancy LynnMichigan Travel, Water Towers October 22, 2025December 26, 2025One Comment

Three Historic Landmarks & A Breakfast Adventure The Holly Michigan water towers aren’t your typical roadside attraction—this small town has THREE distinct historic water towers, each with its own character. We headed into Holly early on a crisp fall morning with one mission: photograph all three. We expected fog, quiet streets, and maybe a few …

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Towering metallic sculpture of a hand making the “I love you” gesture in American Sign Language. Mounted on a pedestal with a plaque reading “I LOVE YOU,” the piece celebrates inclusivity and connection. A person in a black outfit and beanie mirrors the sign beside it, adding a human echo. Set against a backdrop of trees and a bright blue sky along a paved walkway, the scene feels heartfelt and iconic

Columbia SC Public Art Guide: Murals, Sculptures & Interactive Art Hunt

by Nancy LynnMetal Menageries, Public Art, Right At The Light, Roadside Attractions, South Carolina Travel, Travel July 31, 2025December 26, 2025No Comments

🗿 Sculpture Hunt in the Chill — Columbia SC Public Art at Its Most Unexpected February’s forecast? Cold hands, warm hearts, and roadside art that made us pull over with zero hesitation. Our Columbia SC public art stroll served dinosaurs with emotional boundaries, clangy sculptures that hit Zachary’s sweet spot, and murals designed to make …

Things to Do in Ames Iowa: Metal Art & Reiman Gardens

by Nancy LynnGardens, Metal Menageries, Roadside Attractions, Travel, World's Largest July 15, 2024December 26, 2025No Comments

Things to Do in Ames Iowa: A Surprising Travel Gem We were on our way to Minnesota to attend Unicon21 and decided to make a stop in Ames Iowa. Usually, we keep our stops brief, but this time we took a day to explore the area, and we’re so glad we did! If you’re looking …

Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa: Complete Visitor Guide & Review

by Nancy LynnGardens, Iowa Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel, World's Largest July 15, 2024December 26, 2025One Comment

A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering Nestled in the heart of Iowa State University’s campus, Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa offers an unexpected botanical paradise that delights visitors year-round. Located at 1407 University Blvd in Ames, Iowa, this stunning destination combines natural beauty with unique attractions, making it a perfect stop for travelers exploring the Midwest. What …

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

by Nancy LynnFactory Tours, Landmarks & Architecture, Missouri Travel, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions June 30, 2024April 1, 2026Comments are Disabled

We went to Springfield, Missouri for one reason: to see the giant Kraft 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: Springfield …

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

by Nancy LynnNorth Carolina Travel, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel August 2, 2023April 24, 2026Comments are Disabled

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 …