If you are familiar with Stonehenge, the famous stone monument in England, then you must see its offspring, Carhenge - a presentation of three circles of cars all painted gray, which appear more like a car sanctuary dedicated to the Roman sun god Sol by the way it gleams in the sunset.

Regardless if you are in a hurry or not, you will be forced to stop and behold the grandeur of these colossal beauties, which are believed to be the largest dinosaurs in America. Hollywood has come calling to the site several times, by featuring it in 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure' as well as Coke commercials. At least it will feel that way once you set your eyes on Dinny, a massive Apatosaurus built with a souvenir ship in his belly, and a tyrannosaurus offering spectators the opportunity to slide down his back. Jurassic Park has made its way to California. However, this odd site still packs a big punch, especially for the Wagon Wheel Liquor Store if you are in the mood for a drink or just particularly interested in seeing a pink elephant balancing a martini glass. How amusing would it be to see an elephant tipsy while wearing huge glasses? Although the large animal does not appear drunk, the glasses are totally real even if the elephant is only surreal. Strategically placed along Route 66, this artistic display of 10 colorfully spray painted Caddies nose-down into the earth and facing west with their tails fins high in the air, making this site completely noticeable for trekkers traveling the Mother Road.Ĭreated by the famous Ant Farm art group along with their silent partner Stanley Marsh 3, a trip to the this popular attraction will open your mind to the creativity of the group as the thick smell of paint continues to intoxicate the air profoundly. No visit to any roadside attraction would be complete without visiting the famous Cadillac Ranch. So if you happen to be driving through Cawker City, make a detour to see one man's obsession transform into one of the most unique attractions to ever grace the roadways in the U.S. You will be amazed by the community effort it took to preserve Stoeber's legacy, which now stands at over 7,000,000 feet. What may seem a bit odd for the curious onlooker is actually a proud achievement for Frank Stoeber, who in 1953 preferred to roll bits of sisal twine than reusing it or throwing it away. Twine never looked as interesting as in Cawker City, home to the world's largest ball of twine.

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