Here are 11 of the weirdest and most fascinating roadside attractions in Wisconsin that are absolutely worth a stop during any road trip:
Weirdest Wisconsin Roadside Attractions
- Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron (North Freedom)
The world’s largest scrap metal sculpture, a towering 50-foot-high, 300-ton industrial art piece made from salvaged parts. - Fast Corp Fiberglass Graveyard (Sparta)
A surreal field with large molds for giant fiberglass statues, the source of many roadside attractions across the country. - Jurustic Park (Marshfield)
A quirky sculpture park with dinosaur replicas humorously “excavated” by local artist Clyde, offering a blend of art and humor. - House on the Rock (Spring Green)
An eccentric architectural marvel filled with eclectic collections, the world’s largest carousel, and the Infinity Room extending over a valley. - Pinkie the Elephant (DeForest)
A 30-foot-tall pink elephant statue wearing black glasses, a beloved roadside selfie spot since the 1960s. - World’s Largest Fish (Hayward)
A giant musky fish fiberglass sculpture part of the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, with an observation platform inside its open mouth.
- Al Johnson’s Goats on the Roof (Sister Bay)
A Swedish restaurant famous for real goats grazing on its grassy rooftop, an ongoing quirky and adorable spectacle. - World’s Largest Six-Pack of Beer (La Crosse)
A monumental beer can sculpture that serves as a fun photo op and town landmark. - World’s Largest Penny (Woodruff)
A giant penny sculpture that marks the town’s unique claim to fame and a popular roadside curiosity. - Chainsaw Totem Pole Forest (Medford)
A unique forest of timber-carved totem poles created with chainsaws, showcasing bizarre and creative wood sculptures. - National Mustard Museum (Middleton)
A quirky museum dedicated to mustard with over 6,000 varieties from around the world and eccentric exhibits.
Table: Wisconsin’s Top Quirky Roadside Stops
| Attraction | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron | North Freedom | Huge scrap metal sculpture |
| Fast Corp Fiberglass Graveyard | Sparta | Giant molds for fiberglass statues |
| Jurustic Park | Marshfield | Dinosaur and prehistoric-inspired sculptures |
| House on the Rock | Spring Green | Eclectic collections and architectural oddity |
| Pinkie the Elephant | DeForest | Iconic giant pink elephant statue |
| World’s Largest Fish | Hayward | Fishing hall of fame fish sculpture |
| Al Johnson’s Goats on the Roof | Sister Bay | Goats grazing on a grass roof |
| World’s Largest Six-Pack | La Crosse | Gigantic beer can sculpture |
| World’s Largest Penny | Woodruff | Huge penny statue |
| Chainsaw Totem Pole Forest | Medford | Chainsaw-carved wood totem poles |
| National Mustard Museum | Middleton | Museum dedicated to all things mustard |
These offbeat attractions capture the weird and wonderful spirit of Wisconsin’s roadside culture.
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