2026 Road Trip Bucket List Across America
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
World’s Largest Basketball – Knoxville’s Giant Landmark
A Slam Dunk of a Roadside Attraction in Knoxville, TN 📍 Location: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is home to the World’s Largest Basketball, and no — we’re not exaggerating. Suspended atop the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, this fiberglass giant looms over the city like a perfect free throw frozen in …
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World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube
Bigger, Bolder, and Slightly More Dangerous Than Expected Knoxville is home to a lot of quirky gems, but the World’s Largest Rubik’s Cube might just take the prize for most unexpectedly interactive art piece (more on that in a second). Nestled inside the Knoxville Convention Center, this colorful colossus isn’t the only show in town—turns …
The Sunsphere Knoxville – Tennessee History & Views
Updated October 2025. Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective 📍 Location: World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, TN In the heart of World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere Knoxville stands as one of Tennessee’s most unique landmarks—and right now, it’s offering something spectacular. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, its golden glass panels gleam in the sunlight, …
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Grand Ole Opry Guitar Statues: A Supersized Photo Stop
Double the Drama: Why the Grand Ole Opry Guitar Statues Were a Must-Stop The Grand Ole Opry guitar statue isn’t just one landmark — it’s two, and they’re both worth the hype. Nashville gave us a classic red-and-white guitar and a wildly photogenic orange floral design, both towering outside the Opry House like they’re waiting …
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