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A “Real” Muffler Man
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Jul19

A “Real”...

posted by wendyvee

Mini Muffler Man 1229 East Washington Avenue Vinton, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: The small ‘muffler man’ was at Jiffy Automotive Services in Vinton, Virginia.  I like him better then the big guys … he just looks so cool (not to mention that he is an...

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The Big Bull of Berryville
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Jul12

The Big Bull of Berr...

posted by wendyvee

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,...

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Mr B’s BBQ
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Apr29

Mr B’s BBQ

posted by wendyvee

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,...

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Virginia’s Merci Train Car
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Mar13

Virginia’s Mer...

posted by wendyvee

Merci Train Car Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: Today I found myself down near Newport News, so I stopped by the Virginia War Museum and got a couple pics of their Merci Train Car. wendyvee says: Last May, I posted...

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Crazy Cajun’s BBQ – Giant Pig
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Mar11

Crazy Cajun’s ...

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Vinton Veterans Monument
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Mar08

Vinton Veterans Monu...

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Giant Corkscrews
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Feb21

Giant Corkscrews

posted by wendyvee

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:...

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Humongous Skillet
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Feb14

Humongous Skillet

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Big Chair Metamorphosis
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Feb06

Big Chair Metamorpho...

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Giant Paint Can
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Jan27

Giant Paint Can

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Roanoke Muffler Man
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Jan19

Roanoke Muffler Man

posted by wendyvee

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...

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Hugh Mongus the Gorilla!
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Jan11

Hugh Mongus the Gori...

posted by wendyvee

“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....

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Legendary Birchmere Music Hall
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Dec26

Legendary Birchmere ...

posted by wendyvee

Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike scored another great “wonder” … the legendary Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia! This great music venue has table seating with food service and...

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Giant Toy Soldiers
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Dec23

Giant Toy Soldiers

posted by wendyvee

Giant Toy Soldiers Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters Thrift Store 795 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike is back with another great “Christmas-y” find. These totally awesome giant toy soldiers are in Norfolk, Virginia! They...

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Wytheville’s Giant Pencil
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Dec19

Wytheville’s G...

posted by wendyvee

Giant Pencil Wytheville Office Supply Wytheville, Virginia submitted by “wendyvee”, “MikeP”, &  “Jo”   update 12/19/10: I can’t get enough of this pencil. Mike adds another angle! (original 2/10 post below) wendyvee says: This is an entry from the “Way...

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Pink Polka Dot Silo
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Dec19

Pink Polka Dot Silo

posted by wendyvee

Pink Polka Dot Silo On A Whim Antiques 14920 James Monroe Hwy (RT 15) Lucketts, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP”   wendyvee says: I have passed On A Whim several times over the years and it always seems that I’m in a hurry to get somewhere else (most recently, on my trip to the...

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Salem’s 9/11 Memorial
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Dec08

Salem’s 9/11 M...

posted by wendyvee

9/11 Memorial Old Virginia Brick Plant 2500 West Main Street Salem, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: This is the 9/11 Memorial located at the Old Virginia Brick plant in Salem, Virginia. The Memorial consists of an actual steel beam section from one of the World Trade...

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Giant Nutcracker of Virginia
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Dec07

Giant Nutcracker of ...

posted by wendyvee

Giant Nutcracker Blue Ridge Drive Orange, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: Here is a nutcracker made out of a vertical tank. Its located in the town of Orange, Virginia (home of Waugh Harley Davidson). The funny part is that I’ve been right past it many times and...

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Captain George’s Seafood
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Nov29

Captain George’...

posted by wendyvee

Captain George’s Seafood (closed) West Mercury Boulevard Hampton, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: I saw this building in Hampton, Virginia on the way back from Newport News, it used to be a Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant. It’s kind of a cool...

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Newport News Muffler King
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Nov22

Newport News Muffler...

posted by wendyvee

Auto Muffler King 585835 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, Virginia submitted by “MikeP”   Behold the King of Mufflers … The Muffler King! Love the story that comes with it. I’ve gotten the same reaction a few times while I was taking “wonder” pics Mike says: It was...

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Manassas Train Mural
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Nov22

Manassas Train Mural

posted by wendyvee

Train Mural Manassas, order Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: The steam train mural is located in Old Town Manassas at the intersection of Rt 28 & Rt 234 (Business). Its actually a bit larger off to the right than the picture shows… I had a hard time catching it all in the...

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Marine Corps War Memorial
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Nov16

Marine Corps War Mem...

posted by wendyvee

The Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington Blvd. and Meade Street Arlington, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: I stopped by the Marine Corps War Memorial (better known as the Iwo Jima Memorial) in Rosslyn,Virginia today. It was unusually quiet… usually there are a number of visitors...

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Dixie Sheet Metal Man
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Nov09

Dixie Sheet Metal Ma...

posted by wendyvee

Dixie Sheet Metal Man Falls Church, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: Here are some pics of a Sheet Metal Man located at Dixie Sheet Metal Works in Falls Church, Virginia. If I recall correctly, many years ago he used to be up on their roof.  I’m not sure exactly when or why he...

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Halloween “Big Chair”
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Oct31

Halloween “Big...

posted by wendyvee

Big Chair – Halloween Edition Ruckersville, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike shared this big chair with us last month (see what it looked like then) … glad he visited again! MikeP says: I rode by the ‘Large Blue Chair’ again (that was later painted...

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