Roadside Attractions You Have to See to Believe: USA Edition

+ How to Hit Them All for Just $1 a Day with Imoova! America is famous for its big cities and breathtaking national parks โ€” but itโ€™s also home to some of the strangest, quirkiest, most wonderfully weird roadside attractions on Earth. From a giant ball of twine to a house made entirely of beer cans, these are the kind of places that make you hit the brakes, grab your camera, and wonder, โ€œWho thought of this?โ€ Even better? You can visit many of these spots by relocating an RV for just $1/day with Imoova โ€” a site that helps travellers snag last-minute RV deals when companies need their vehicles moved between cities. Some listings even include a gas reimbursement. So buckle up โ€” here are 10 must-see American roadside oddities you can check out on your next RV adventure.

Carl W

Relocation Specialist

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๐Ÿงถ 1. World's Largest Ball of Twine โ€“ Cawker City, Kansas

An American classic. Weighing over 20,000 pounds, this ever-growing ball of twine is lovingly maintained by locals โ€” and yes, you can add to it.

๐Ÿ“ Route tip: A great stop on a cross-country relocation between the Midwest and Rockies.

๐Ÿฅซ 2. Beer Can House โ€“ Houston, Texas

Over 50,000 beer cans cover this house, turned into a sparkling monument to one man's love of brew. Itโ€™s odd, brilliant, and oddly inspiring.

๐Ÿป Fun fact: RV relocations often run through Houston โ€” keep your eyes on Imoova for deals to or from Texas.

๐Ÿฆ• 3. Dinosaur Park โ€“ Rapid City, South Dakota

Life-sized dino statues perched on a hill overlooking town. Itโ€™s free, kitschy, and surprisingly scenic. Perfect for a pit stop before or after visiting Mount Rushmore.

๐Ÿฆด Relocation idea: Score an RV going from Denver to Minneapolis or vice versa and swing through South Dakota.

๐ŸŸ 4. The Giant French Fry Statue โ€“ Porter, Indiana

Towering above the roadside like a greasy monument, this giant cone of oversized French fries is delightfully random and strangely photogenic. It sits outside a roadside stand and has become an unofficial mascot for fry lovers passing through.

๐Ÿ“ Route tip: Located just off I-94, itโ€™s an easy detour if youโ€™re relocating an RV between Chicago and Detroit, or heading across the Midwest.

๐Ÿง€ 5. Mars Cheese Castle โ€“ Kenosha, Wisconsin

A castle devoted to cheese, located just off I-94 between Milwaukee and Chicago.

๐Ÿง€ Route suggestion: This is an easy stop on any Midwest relocation, especially Chicago โžก๏ธ Minneapolis routes.

๐Ÿš€ 6. UFO Watchtower โ€“ Hooper, Colorado

Aliens. Sand dunes. A shrine made of trinkets. This off-grid spot in the San Luis Valley is bizarre and a little magical.

๐Ÿ›ธ RV idea: If you're relocating from Phoenix to Denver, this is the perfect backroads detour.

๐Ÿšฝ 7. The Worldโ€™s Largest Toilet โ€“ Columbus, Indiana

It flushes. You can sit in it. Itโ€™s technically for kidsโ€ฆ but we wonโ€™t tell.

๐Ÿš Route tip: Great oddball stop on an East Coast to Midwest relocation.

๐Ÿฐ 8. Bishop Castle โ€“ Rye, Colorado

Hand-built over decades by one man, this towering stone-and-iron castle has turrets, spiral staircases, and even a fire-breathing dragon. Itโ€™s like Skyrim, but in the Rockies.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Add this to: Denver โžก๏ธ Santa Fe โžก๏ธ Las Vegas routes.

๐Ÿธ 9. Frog Rock โ€“ Bainbridge Island, Washington

A giant boulder turned frog. Locals dress it up for holidays. It's small-town charm at its quirkiest.

๐ŸŒฒ West Coast Detour: Add to any relocation between Seattle and Portland.

๐Ÿฆ– 10. Wall Drug Store โ€“ Wall, South Dakota

The holy grail of roadside attractions. A mega-complex of cowboy kitsch, animatronic dinosaurs, and free ice water. If you're doing any cross-country trek, Wall Drug is non-negotiable.

๐Ÿงญ Hot tip: Look for RV relocations from Seattle to Chicago โ€” Wall Drug is right off I-90.

๐Ÿš How to Road Trip to These Attractions for $1 a Day

With Imoova, you can snag last-minute RV and campervan relocations for $1โ€“$5/day. These deals pop up when rental companies need their vehicles moved between cities โ€” and they want you to drive them.

What you get:

  • โœ… $1/day RV or campervan rental

  • โœ… Fuel or ferry cost reimbursement on select routes

  • โœ… Optional extra days at discounted rates

Perfect for flexible travellers, digital nomads, and anyone who wants to see the weirdest corners of the U.S. without blowing their budget.

๐ŸŽฏ Final Thoughts: Take the Scenic (and Strange) Route

Americaโ€™s highways are more than just a means to an end โ€” theyโ€™re filled with stories, sculptures, and surprises. With a bit of curiosity and a $1 Imoova deal, you can turn a regular relocation into a legendary road trip.

So go ahead โ€” reroute your journey for a giant twine ball, a cheese castle, or a fire-breathing fortress. Itโ€™s all part of the adventure.

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