Here are 11 of the weirdest and most memorable roadside attractions worth stopping for in Oregon, ranging from quirky sculptures to unique natural oddities and funky art installations:
Harvey the Rabbit (Aloha)
A huge, grinning fiberglass rabbit with a fascinating backstory, originally built from a headless statue and now a local legend on TV Highway.
Dog Bowl (Portland)
An artist-made bronze dog water bowl shaped like a giant checkerboard, perfect for thirsty canine companions in Portland’s North Park Blocks.
Bigfoot Says “Hold My Beer” (Crescent)
A beloved wood-carved Bigfoot holding a beer stands outside the Bigfoot Tavern on US-97, drawing selfie seekers and cryptid fans.
Short Bridge Ghost Town Facade (Foster)
A miniature ghost town display built on Highway 20 featuring wild west storefronts, quirky facades, and kitschy signage for photos and fun.
Pulpit Rock (The Dalles)
An odd, historic rock outcrop left in the middle of a residential street—site of early local mission preaching, now an Oregon curiosity.
The Oregon Caveman Statue (Grants Pass)
A 22-foot-tall fiberglass caveman greets visitors to Grants Pass, a relic of 1970s tourism promotion and area mascot pride.
Smiley Face Made of Trees (Willamina/Grande Ronde)
A gigantic happy face created from Douglas fir and larch trees visible on US-18, planted by lumber workers for a laugh and highly visible in winter.
Troll Bridge (Portland)
A bridge on McNamee Road outside Portland, with hundreds of troll dolls nailed underneath, creating an oddball, ever-growing tribute to troll magic.
Prehistoric Gardens (Port Orford)
A rainforest park on the southern Oregon coast filled with life-sized dinosaur sculptures for a delightfully kitschy photo opportunity.
Oregon Vortex (Gold Hill)
A roadside mystery spot famous for weird gravitational effects, optical illusions, and physics-defying happenings that still puzzle visitors.
World’s Tallest Barber Pole (Forest Grove)
An oversized barber pole (at over 70 feet tall) marks this historic spot and photo op in Forest Grove, standing as a strange but classic oddity.
These stops combine Oregon’s signature quirkiness with interactive fun and a sense of local pride—perfect for a memorable road trip across the Pacific Northwest.
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[1](https://thatoregonlife.com/2021/09/weirdest-roadside-sights-oregon/)
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