Weird, Wacky, Quirky Stops

You know they are out there. You’ve probably seen them as you drive down the highway. Maybe you thought “should we have stopped?” Of course, we are talking about those weird and wacky attractions that seem to dot the landscape. Well no need to fret. We’ve got you! One of our goals in our travels was to make time to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. This is the place where you will get to see some of the quirkiest things we encounter on our adventures. (I mean who doesn’t want to see the world’s largest non-stick frying pan?)

World’s Largest Rocking Chair, Casey Illinois

But wait…there’s more! Casey not only offers the world’s largest rocking chair, it offers many world’s largest objects. Oh, you better believe we were stopping. We had to see this for ourselves, and we wanted to share just some of what we saw with you. So, if you find yourself crossing Illinois on Interstate 70, keep an eye out for Casey!

  • Rocking Chair

  • Bird Cage

  • Mailbox

  • Key

Retro and Cool

Check out this vintage sign along historic Route 66 in Holbrook Arizona. The Pow Wow Trading Post opened in 1946. The sign you see today dates back to the 1960’s and was originally a neon sign. This was by far our favorite, but the town has lots of historical treasures. Make sure to pick up some petrified wood while you are there.

Pistachios Anyone?

If you love pistachios (or just weird landmarks), this is a must stop for you!! Not only do you get to take a picture of/with the world’s largest pistachio, but you can take a tour of a pistachio farm, get pistachio ice cream, and try more types of pistachios than you could shell in a day. So, if you find yourself near Alamogordo, NM, be on the lookout for McGinn's Pistachio Land. You will be glad you stopped.