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Giant yellow Kraft macaroni noodle sculpture with “You know you love it” slogan, located outside the Kraft factory in Springfield, Missouri. Hiding the Springfield Underground Cave Tours

Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Kraft Noodle Adventure

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Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Following the Kraft Noodle Trail It all started with a noodle. Not metaphorical, not culinary—just a giant, unapologetic elbow macaroni looming roadside like a beacon of processed cheese devotion. This Springfield Underground cave tours adventure began when Kraft placed their pasta sentinel there, creating an unlikely gateway to Missouri’s most fascinating […]

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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.

Road Trip Pitstops | Quirky Stops and Travel Highlights

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Let the Road Trip Pitstops .. Begin 🚐 We were northbound, dodging heavy rainclouds and running on gas station snacks, 80’s playlists, and a half-packed bus with questionable organization. 🎶⛅ 🔊 Amplify The Odd If you’re deep into a spiral of road trip pitstops mysteries, complete the trip with a soundscape that matches. Tap into Spotify

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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

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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

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Colorful billboard at South of the Border Road Trip 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

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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 most quirky roadside attractions—a place where

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Half-Horse Half-Tractor Sculpture – St Pauls NC

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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

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Front of Purple Cow ice cream shop in Johnson City, TN, with cartoon cow sign, purple spotted awning, and three purple cow statues out front.

Roadside Attractions in East Tennessee – Big Food

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Kingsport / Johnson City: Big Food, Bigger Vibes There seems to be a thing in this part of Tennessee… Restaurants with seriously oversized everything, so many roadside attractions in East Tennessee. Burgers. Beverages. Bovine. And yes—buffet guardians in questionable weatherwear At first, we thought these were random roadside one-offs. But after we passed the first

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A person stands in front of the World's Largest Basketball sculpture in Knoxville, Tennessee, raising their arms to mimic the hoop structure above. The oversized fiberglass basketball is integrated into the building's architecture, appearing as if it is going through a metal hoop. Trees and a cityscape with buildings are visible in the background.

World’s Largest Basketball – Knoxville’s Giant Landmark

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A Slam Dunk of a Roadside Attraction in Knoxville, TN 📍 Location: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is home to a truly massive basketball,The World’s Largest Basketball (to be exact) and no, we’re not exaggerating. Suspended atop the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, this fiberglass giant looms over the city like a

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Sunsphere Knoxville – Landmark tower with gold glass reflecting the Tennessee skyline.

The Sunsphere in Knoxville TN – History & Views

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Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective In the heart of World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere in Knoxville stands as one of Tennessee’s most unique landmarks. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, its golden glass panels gleam in the sunlight, making it a striking presence in the city skyline. For just $5 per person, visitors

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Mirrored bird sculpture titled Reflection in Nashville’s Shelby Park—appears to melt from the pedestal with metallic drips, set in a grassy area with red fencing and trees in the background

Reflection Sculpture in Nashville

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🪞 Dripping Bird in Nashville’s Shelby Park Tucked beside Sevier Lake, the Reflection sculpture is one of Nashville’s most quietly surreal public art pieces. Designed by artist Lawrence Argent in 2012, this mirrored mockingbird appears to melt into its pedestal—part bird, part puddle, and entirely photo-worthy. 📍 Where to Find the Reflection Sculpture in Nashville

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