Arkansas offers numerous offbeat roadside attractions, each with its own quirky character and history. Here are 11 of the weirdest worth a stop:
A giant raven statue in Ravenden stands 12 feet tall and earned a cameo on “King of The Hill”.
The Monster Mart in Fouke immortalizes the local legend of the Boggy Creek Monster with themed displays and photo ops.
The Mr. Peanut statue in Fort Smith is a 30-foot-tall sheet steel figure and an iconic quirky landmark.
The World’s Largest Daisy BB Gun in Rogers reaches 25 feet and is featured at the Daisy Airgun Museum.
The Berlin Wall section at The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs is an unexpected historic relic etched with Psalm 23.
The Hatchet Sculpture at Hand Cut Hollow in Bentonville features a massive 1,300-pound log and steel blade on a concrete base.
The Prairie Grove Airlight Outdoor Telephone Booth was the first phone booth ever listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Amaris the Alien, a 10-foot sculpture outside Neon Moon in Mountainburg, sets an extraterrestrial scene alongside its playful café.
Dinosaur Park in Mountainburg features several climbable dinosaur sculptures, drawing families and dinosaur fans alike.
The World’s Largest Christmas Pickle near Christmas Winter Wonderland in Fort Smith celebrates the quirky tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in holiday trees.
The Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo in Hot Springs includes a “Feejee mermaid” sideshow oddity among its live alligators and petting zoo animals.
Each is tucked along Arkansas roadways, providing a distinctive and memorable slice of the state’s eccentric spirit.
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