Jo found this lovely bovine specimen in Cavendish, PEI at “Cows Ice Cream” Visit  “Cows” online for history and funky merchandise! Jo recently sent some updates! More views of the cow on the roof at the Cavendish location … … and check out the big cow at...

The Cabazon Dinosaurs 50770 Seminole Drive (off Hwy 10) Cabazon, California submitted by “BooinLA”   Boo says: For Your Roadside Viewing Pleasure: The Cabazon Dinosaurs, as seen in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! Actually the dinos predate Pee Wee by a WHOLE bunch of years. I remember the...

Big Bill the “Half-Wit” Mr. Bill’s Coney Island Drive-In Winslow, New Jersey submitted by “Dawg” (Jean) and Stephanie Kalina-Metzger originally posted May 13, 2007 update! wendyvee says: An updated picture for our original Big Bill posting from 2007 …...

Big Bull North American Breeders, Inc. 1075 West Main Street Berryville, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” MikeP says: I saw this large bull on Route 7 (Bus) in Berryville, Virginia and couldn’t resist stopping for a couple pics. wendyvee says: … and I’m glad that you did,...

Wicker Motorcycle (spotted on Water Street during 2010 Atlanticade Festival) St Andrews, New Brunswick   Canada submitted by “Jo,eh” wendyvee says: Just in time for Atlanticade 2011, we’ll roll back the calendar to Jo’s visit in 2010. She spotted this fantabulous wicker motorcycle...

Giant DresserLong’s Furniture World4108 US 31 SouthFranklin, Indianasubmitted by: Thomas Southwood wendyvee says:The honorable Mr. Southwood is back with another great “wonder”. Check out the entrance to Long’s Furniture World in Franklin, Indiana! Now that’s the...

Kecksburg Space Acorn 5123 Water Street Kecksburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “Outta the Way” (James)   wendyvee says: I’d like to give a very warm welcome to James — a road tripper & storyteller extraordinaire who shares his adventures through his Outta The...

Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 San Francisco, California submitted by “Jo,Eh” and “Ice” (Deb) wendyvee: Two of my favorite peeps are back to share some “wonders” that they snagged last year at San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf. I haven’t been there since...

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 460 Rockbridge Road NW Lilburn, Georgia submitted by: “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill: I found this on my travels, thought you would like it. This is a Hindu Temple in Lilburn, Georgia (on the outskirts of Atlanta). The temple, officially called the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan...

Giant Carpet Man Traynor’s Floors & Carpets 467 Baltimore Boulevard Westminster, Maryland submitted by “wendyvee” A few weeks ago, I met some friends in Westminster, Maryland for lunch. On my way home I stopped and snagged a handful of “wonders”. Some of...

Harry Nelson High Striker The Old Sled Works 722 North Market Street Duncannon, Pennsylvania submitted by: wendyvee I love Coney Island and just about everything about it; but I rarely get to contribute anything in connection with it. I thought it was pretty cool when I saw this beauty up...

Mr B’s BBQ 14767 Lord Fairfax Hwy (Rte 340) White Post, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: I found this one in White Post, Virginia — right around the corner from the Dinosaur Land tourist trap! I almost missed it… it’s a rather small unassuming building,...

The “Crapduster” 13011 State Highway 96 Carthage, Missouri submitted by Dave Bilke (DBilke) Dave says: I took this by Carthage, MO along Route 66. It was built by a local artist, Lowell Davis, titled Flying “Crap” Duster. Built from a horse drawn manure spreader!...

Crazy Cajun’s BBQ 10533 James Madison Parkway (Route 301) King George, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: This is the giant pig at Crazy Cajun’s BBQ on Route 301 in King George, Virginia. I talked to the owner for a little while, he is from Louisiana and was...

Muffler Man George Boyd & Sons Tire Pro 3495 Norman Berry Drive East Point, Georgia submitted by: “Road Runner” (Bill)   Bill says: Found a Muffler Man while travelling through East Point, ask Georgia. He is in front of a Tire Pro store. Instead of holding a muffler,...

Vinton Veterans Monument 814 East Washington Avenue Vinton, Virginia submitted by : “MikeP” Mike says: I discovered the Vinton Veterans Monument on the way home from a trip to southwest Virginia. The Monument was under construction, but still looked great!  They are doing a great...

Randy’s Donuts 805 West Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, California submitted by “Jo,eh” Jo, a frequent (and totally awesome) contributor , just made my night …. heck, she made my week! The iconic 23-foot giant donut atop the Randy’s Donuts drive-thru in Inglewood is my personal...

Giant Corkscrews 1 White Fences Drive Irvington, Virginia submitted by “MikeP”   Mike says: I found these in a little town called Irvington down on the Eastern Shore. They were at the entrance to the White Fences Wine Vineyard. They were HUGE!   Easily 20′ tall. wendyvee says:...

Cowboy Statue at the Lux Salon 212 South Front Street Wormleysburg, doctor Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: This pink-chapped cowboy greets patrons at the Lux Salon in Wormleysburg, ed along the western shore of the Susquehanna River. He stands just a few...

Humongous Skillet 2303 Williamson Road NE Roanoke, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike returns with another super-big wonder. (I missed this one on my way home through Roanoke, Virginia awhile back … so I’m glad that Mike snagged it!) This giant skillet adorns the...

Sheep & Dog Buildings State Highway 1 Tirau, North Island New Zealand submitted by: Bob Goddard   Whoa! Bob is back with a great pair of New Zealand “wonders”. How crazy-cool are the sheep and dog buildings in Tirau, New Zealand!?! The dog building is a public...

Crayola Crayon Sign Two Rivers Landing Centre Square Easton, Pennsylvania submitted by: Stephanie Kalina-Metzger wendyvee says: Stephanie came through with another great find — the tumbling crayons at the Crayola Crayon Discovery Center in Easton, Pennsylvania. I just love these giant...

Giant Chair State Route (52 in Hall County) Georgia submitted by:  “UrbanDragon” (Scott)   Scott says: Giant rocking chair along GA 52 in Hall County. No signs or advertising on it, it’s just there. RoadsideWonders has collected quite a few BIG CHAIRS … click the...

Big Chair Metamorphosis (RT 29 just south of intersection w/Rt 33)  Ruckersville, ampoule Virginia submitted by “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike spotted this chair last year and it has made several appearances on RoadsideWonders. The latest incarnation was during the Christmas season. I wonder if...

Giant Frog Route 280 Harpersville, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill)   Bill says: I was traveling along Rte 280 in Alabama and this caught my eye. It is a large Copper Frog (roughly 15’ tall). It was in front of a small shop called “The Copper Frog” in Harpersville, Alabama. It...

Will Ryman’s Roses 57th & 5th Avenues New York City, New York (January – May 2011) submitted by:  Ice, Suz, MaryO, and DaBronx I can always count on my Sisters to find the coolest stuff! Check out part of a public art exhibition called The Roses by sculptor Will Ryman....

Giant Paint Can Building & Design of Virginia 130 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia submitted by “wendyvee” Mike says: This is the giant paint can located on the Building & Design store in downtown Wytheville, Virginia. Everyone seems to know about the large pencil...

Nassau’s 1928 Water Tower Elizabeth Avenue Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: The Water Tower was erected in 1928 to maintain water pressure on the island. It is 126 feet (38.5 meters) tall and provides a marvelous panoramic view of  Nassau. ...

Muffler Man Williamson Road Service Center 3110 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia submitted by: MikeP   Mike snagged another great “wonder”. This time it’s a personal roadside favorite of mine … a Muffler Man!  He stands proudly at the Williamson Road Service...

Pennsylvania Worker Statue 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania This is Pennsylvania Worker, sculpted by William F. Duffy. The statue was recently moved from outside the residence of the Governor of Pennsylvania to its current location at the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Building in...

Giant Sandals The Kai-Kai Sandals Shop 910 Duval Street Key West, Florida submitted by: submitted by “Froggi” (Donna) & Stu Donna says: Key West is known for warm weather, cure water, story and flip-flops. Check out this giant flip-flop outside the Kai-Kai Sandals shop in Key West,...

“Hugh Mongus” the Gorilla Ocean Breeze Waterpark 849 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike is back with a new 60′ friend …. Hugh Mongus! Hugh greets visitors to the Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach, Virginia....