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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Carolina Roadside Attractions – Thru the Fog 😳 We rolled out of Tennessee on eerily foggy roads, taking it slow on purpose. Even with short driving days, North Carolina’s roadside attractions made every mile worth it — from quirky small‑town finds to record‑breaking “big things” that begged us to pull over. Mt. Airy, NC …
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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 …
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A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour Y’all, let me tell you about the Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station North Carolina that we stumbled across on our way back to Winston-Salem! This quirky little gem was just one of many delightful surprises from our Journey into North Carolina road trip. The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station …
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The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers High Point – Because Why Not? When we rolled into High Point, North Carolina, we knew we had to see this thing. I mean, come on – the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers? That’s exactly our kind of weird roadside attraction! High Point calls itself the Furniture Capital of …
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The Big Chair – Thomasville’s Oversized Icon Thomasville, North Carolina, proudly calls itself Chair City, and honestly? The World’s Largest Duncan Phyfe Chair makes that nickname totally legit. This 30-foot giant isn’t just sitting around looking pretty (well, it is doing that too) – it’s a genuine tribute to the town’s furniture-making roots. Trust me, …
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Discovering The Whittling Wall in Mount Airy, NC Some art you look at. This one looks back. In the heart of Mount Airy, North Carolina, The Whittling Wall stretches quietly along a downtown block—a story told entirely in brick and mortar. Life-sized figures lean, listen, and linger in conversation, their faces and hands carved right …