Virginia boasts some of the weirdest roadside attractions on the East Coast, from foam Stonehenges to giant pencils. Here are 11 quirky stops worth pulling over for on your next drive.
Animal and Fantasy Sculptures
Dinosaur Land (White Post):Â See dozens of towering fiberglass dinosaurs, giant insects, and whimsical creatures in this retro roadside park.
Dinosaur Kingdom II (Lexington):Â Enter a wild wooded adventure featuring life-sized dinosaurs, time tunnels, and quirky historic figures.
Foamhenge (near Natural Bridge):Â This full-sized Stonehenge replica is crafted entirely from foam and provides a delightfully absurd photo op.
Giant Objects
The Giant Pencil (Wytheville):Â Suspended above a storefront, this massive pencil is a must-see for lovers of novelty architecture and kitsch.
World’s Largest Peanut (Wakefield): Paying homage to Virginia’s peanut industry, this 30-foot-tall peanut sculpture inspires fun roadside selfies.
Giant Cootie (Shenandoah Caverns): Enter the Shenandoah Caverns and spot an enormous version of the classic children’s bug game.
Unique Museums and Oddities
Luray Caverns’ Stalacpipe Organ (Luray): Hear musical notes played by striking the stalactites in the largest musical instrument inside a cave.
Grave of Stonewall Jackson’s Left Arm (Chancellorsville): Stop by this strange Civil War site—a lone grave marking the final resting place of a general’s amputated limb.
Dr. Pepper’s Grave (Rural Retreat): Not the inventor but the namesake of the famous soda is buried here, offering a fun bit of roadside Americana.
Pop Culture and Local Legends
Woodbooger Festival (Norton): Celebrate Virginia’s own Bigfoot-like cryptid, the Woodbooger, with unique festivities, hikes, and themed contests.
Burger Bar (Bristol): Visit the spot where Hank Williams was last seen alive, a historic burger joint on Virginia’s state line.
Virginia’s highways hide plenty of eccentric attractions—perfect for road trip memories and a few laughs on the journey.
SOURCES
(https://virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov/discover-hidden-gems-virginias-kitsch-iest-roadside-attractions/)(https://learnliveandexplore.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/roadside-attractions-and-distractions-virginia-edition/)(https://www.agoda.com/travel-guides/united-states/discover-virginias-hidden-gems-unique-attractions-await/)(https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/attractions/museums-and-exhibits/one-of-a-kind/)(https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/9-of-the-most-eccentric-towns-in-virginia.html)
