Roadside Wonders

Betsey the Monster-Sized Lobster Islamorada, Florida submitted by “camelmd” (Mark) Mark says: It’s a giant lobster at mile marker 87 (hwy U.S. 1)  on Islamorada Key, Florida.  We stopped for a picture on our way to Key West. wendyvee says: Betsey joins a Canadian lobster and a Mexican lobster on RoadsideWonders!  To see Mark’s other “wonders” just click the “Camelmd”...

Texas Eiffel Tower Replica Paris, Texas submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Texas always does things in a “big” way … this is the Eiffel Tower replica in Paris, Texas. At 65 feet tall, it is currently the tallest Eiffel Tower replica in the world (the cowboy hat helps achieve that lofty goal). The Paris Texas Visitors & Convention Council even uses the tower in their logo! Tags: Runner,...

Genia and the Easel 2006 The Van Gogh Project! Goodland, Kansas submitted by Genia & Runner (Barb) Genia sent us her photo, way back in 2006 when this site was still a baby Now Barb shows us a different perspective! On the easel is a reproduction of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, along I-70 in Goodland, Kansas.  Runner’s Bike Takes a Breather Near the Van Gogh Easel Visit the Big Easel website! Tags:...

Giant Longhorn Skull Longhorn Bar & Grill Amado, Arizona submitted by “BooinLA” and “Road Runner” (Bill) Boo says: The Longhorn Grill is prominently featured in the movies Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) and Boys On The Side (1995) See the Longhorn and some other great roadside dining spots in Arizona Worm, Jan, and Boo! *update* RoadsideWonders welcome new contributor,...