Here are 11 of the weirdest roadside attractions in Vermont that are definitely worth stopping for:
- Queen Connie (Leicester) – A giant gorilla sculpture holding a VW Beetle, an unexpected sight in rural Vermont.
- 40-foot File Cabinet (Burlington) – A massive, quirky filing cabinet sculpture that’s hard to miss on the streets of Burlington.
- Miniature Castles of South Hero – A unique collection of small, detailed castle models spread throughout the town, showcasing a gardener’s labor of love.
- Fire Hydrant Jack (Shelburne) – A giant jack made entirely out of welded-together fire hydrants, an industrial art piece with a whimsical twist.
- Santa’s Land (Putney) – A classic roadside attraction on historic Route 5 that celebrates the holiday spirit year-round.
- Danville’s Dowsers – A local oddity involving people practicing dowsing, a claimed method to find underground water.
- Von Trapp’s Hairy Cows – Cows with long, shaggy hair on display near the Von Trapp family property, a quirky sight for animal lovers.
- Whales Tales (Morrisville) – Artistic Adirondack chairs painted with whale designs creating an unexpected marine connection in a mountain town.
- Artsy Adirondack Chairs (Morrisville) – Chairs painted with vibrant patterns and art, scattered throughout the area as playful public art.
- The Troll Sculpture (Location unknown) – A large outdoor sculpture of a troll-like creature with a human-like face, creating an eerie yet fascinating roadside stop.
- Burlington’s Granite Zippers – Unexpected large-scale granite sculptures resembling zippers placed in public spaces for artistic surprise.
These quirky sights showcase Vermont’s creative spirit and make for memorable, unusual stops on any road trip through the Green Mountain State.
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