Here are 11 of the weirdest roadside attractions in Kansas that are definitely worth stopping for:
- World’s Largest Ball of Twine – Cawker City
A massive ball of twine that continues to grow as visitors add their own strands. A true community project and Midwestern oddity. - World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things – Lucas
A whimsical museum with miniature replicas of gigantic roadside attractions from across the country. - Truckhenge – Topeka
Old trucks buried nose-first in the ground, mimicking England’s Stonehenge, painted with slogans and quirky messages. - S.P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden – Lucas
Concrete sculptures reflecting political and religious themes—a surreal maze and mausoleum created by a Civil War veteran. - Mushroom Rock State Park – Brookville
Sandstone formations shaped like giant mushrooms, an unusual geological wonder with Native American historical ties. - Big Well Museum – Greensburg
The world’s largest hand-dug well, now a museum documenting engineering feats and tornado recovery with a massive meteorite exhibit. - The Atomic Cannon – Junction City
One of the few remaining Cold War-era artillery pieces capable of firing an atomic bomb. - Giant Van Gogh Painting – Goodland
An 80-foot-tall easel holding a replica of Van Gogh’s famous sunflowers painting—one of the largest Van Gogh reproductions worldwide. - Oz Museum – Wamego
Dedicated to The Wizard of Oz, this museum features life-size character displays, early-edition books, memorabilia, and even a tornado simulator. - Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park – Oakley
A mile-long stretch of chalk formations resembling an ancient city, accessible via trails and guided hikes. - The World’s Largest Belt Buckle – Various locations
Several large belt buckles scattered around Kansas, offering quirky photo ops along road trips.
SOURCES
[1](https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/americas-weirdest-roadside-attractions/)
[2](https://www.worldatlas.com/landmarks/10-of-the-most-bizarre-landmarks-in-kansas.html)
[3](https://www.fiftygrande.com/50-weirdest-roadside-attractions/)
[4](https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/kansas/roadside-attractions)
[5](https://billontheroad.com/27-quirky-things-to-do-in-kansas/)
