From the RoadsideWonders Vault: “5 Pretty Awesome Posts You Might Have Missed” Rachael (a.k.a. “FuzzyGalore” – motorcyclist and purveyor of excellent roadside finds) posted a “5 Pretty Awesome Posts You Might Have Missed” Challenge recently....

Mug Tree Route 311 New Castle, Virginia submitted by Bee (Kate) Kate says: I had to stop and take this photo for you… it is in New Castle, Virginia.  It cracked me up. I rode by it and then made a point of going back to find the tree a few days later. wendyvee says: Thanks Kate! I love...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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: Oops! I...

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...

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 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...

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 Center in...

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

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...

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...

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 Back...

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 Flying...

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...

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...

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...

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 kind...

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...

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...