There's something uniquely American about wanting to lay claim to the WORLD'S LARGEST. No matter what an object is, we want to see a gigantic version of it. A mainstay of long family road trips, signs directing to "The World's Largest!" to motorists who need to take a break after spending twelve hours on the road is pure Americana. Here are some of our favorite super-sized objects littered along our country's highways. Take a look, and don't forget to vote for your favorite ridiculously huge object!
The World's Largest Everything
Rubber Stamp -Cleveland, OH(01 of44)
Now we just need to find the world's biggest ink pad! (via FlickRiver user Kristina_5)
Santa Claus -North Pole, AK.(02 of44)
We're having a hard time believing he can be carried by "eight tiny reindeer."(via Gallery of Huge Beings)
Basket -Newark, OH.(03 of44)
A tisket, a tasket... Holy sh*t that's a big basket!(via Waymarketing)
Ketchup Bottle -Collinsville, IL. (04 of44)
We're hoping that somewhere out there is a gigantic basket of fries, too.(via Greetings From America)
Rocking Chair -Cuba, MO(05 of44)
That motorcycle is parked there year-round for scale.(via Wendyvee's Roadside Wonders)
Chili Can -Beloit, WI(06 of44)
Can opener, anyone?(via World's Largest Roadside Attractions))
Shuttlecock - Kansas City, MO(07 of44)
For when giants decide to play badminton, obviously...(via Flickr user Willsdad)
Uncle Sam -Lake George, NY(08 of44)
He wants YOU... To stop trying to scale him.(via Mental_Floss)
Piggy Bank - Hatch, NM(09 of44)
You'd need the world's largest hammer to crack this one open.(via Feis Dad)
Bowling Pin - Tampa, FL(10 of44)
When you play with pins this big, a strike just means you put a dent in it.(via Flickr user beastandbean)
Ball of Twine - Cawker City, KS.(11 of44)
Somewhere there's a world's largest rubber band ball that's full of envy.(via What Up Duck)
Floating Loon - Virginia, MN(13 of44)
Whoever had the idea to make this was probably a bit loony himself. (Via How Stuff Works)
Lobster - Shediac, New Brunswick Canada(14 of44)
East Coasters really like their lobster...(Photo via MSN Travel)
Georgetown's Boots(15 of44)
Traci Lynn Sheehan:
The boots that are part of Seattle's historic Hat 'n' Boots, built in 1954.
The boots that are part of Seattle's historic Hat 'n' Boots, built in 1954.
Georgetown's Hat(16 of44)
Traci Lynn Sheehan:
The cowboy hat that is part of Seattle's historic Hat 'n' Boots, built in 1954.
The cowboy hat that is part of Seattle's historic Hat 'n' Boots, built in 1954.
Gaffnery SC's Giant Peach(17 of44)
The Giant Peach (referred to by knowledgeable locals as "the Peachoid water tank") is located in Gaffney on Interstate 85 near the exit for S.C. Hwy. 11 (the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway) .It was built by the Board of Public Works In Gaffney, S.C. in 1981. It took them five months to design and mold the steel for the project. 10 million pounds of concrete 1.5 miles of welds were used! The stem on the top is 12 feet long and 18 inches in diameter. An even larger leaf, 60 feet long, 16 feet wide, and weighing 7 tons, seen in the photo at left, was attached to one side. The cleft along the entire height of the peach was molded into the shape (not a painted illusion) by steel paneling attached to the structural sphere of the tank. The nipple on the bottom of the tank can bee seen from the other side, adding to the peach-realism! Crews painted the tank stem brown, the sphere yellow, and the leaf green. An artist was hired to paint the tank in colors matching the peaches grown locally.
The 2nd Largest Cross in the Western Hemisphere(18 of44)
Saw this in Groom, Texas. Now, why would any self-respecting Texan decide to build only the 2nd largest cross?
World's Largest Fish!(19 of44)
World's Largest Fish statue at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Hayward, WI. Yes, you can walk up and stand in it's mouth.
Giant Typewriter Eraser (20 of44)
Allen K Jones:
Ironically, this giant typewriter eraser is part of the Seattle Art Museum's Sculpture Park.
Ironically, this giant typewriter eraser is part of the Seattle Art Museum's Sculpture Park.
Superman in Metropolis, IL(21 of44)
TravelingDog:
This is the second statue. The first was destructible. The second, a true Superman.
This is the second statue. The first was destructible. The second, a true Superman.
Front Lawn Viking, Deerfield, NJ(22 of44)
Lex10:
On a home's front LawnFeatured in Zippy the Pinhead.http://glyphjockey.com
On a home's front LawnFeatured in Zippy the Pinhead.http://glyphjockey.com
Pile of Giant Paint Brushes, Pens, & Pencils(24 of44)
Allen K Jones:
Your lost pens, paint brushes, and pencils have grown up, moved to Seattle, and have a life of their own now.
Your lost pens, paint brushes, and pencils have grown up, moved to Seattle, and have a life of their own now.
World's Largest Light Bulb(25 of44)
At the Thomas Edison Center in NJ. From the Go BIG or Go Home travel blog: http://GoBIGorGoHomeBlog.com
World's Tallest Filing Cabinet(26 of44)
Located on a random street corner in Burlington, VT. 37 drawers high! From the Go BIG or Go Home Travel Blog
World's Largest Teapot(27 of44)
Located in Chester, West Virginia, the World's Largest Teapot was originally a hot dog and drink stand.
World's Largest Rubik's Cube(28 of44)
Located in a hotel lobby in Knoxville, TN.
The Big Duck(29 of44)
Can be found in Flanders, NY (Long Island). Seen here with artist Arthur Kirmss who is fond of wearing large hats.
Denver International Airport's "Blue Mustang"(30 of44)
Only made more freaky by the fact that the artist died when a piece of it fell on him.
Giant Shrooms Can Westminster CO(31 of44)
Lex10:
Savery Savory Brand. Water tower disguised as preserved fungi.
Savery Savory Brand. Water tower disguised as preserved fungi.
LL Bean Boot - Freeport, ME(32 of44)
For use in those tough Maine winters...
World's Largest Frying Pan(33 of44)
World's Largest Frying Pan, Brandon, Iowa
World's Largest Tire - Allen Park, MI(34 of44)
Originally a Ferris Wheel from the 1964-65 World's Fair - From PassionatePhoto.com
Giant Chair - Gardner, MA(35 of44)
There's a battle being fought for the title of "World's Largest Chair." This chair in Gardner, MA held the title first before being unseated (get it, get it?) by chairs in Vermont, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and New York.
Largest Garden Gnome(36 of44)
Largest Garden Gnome--isn't that a contradiction in terms?
World's Largest Roadrunner(37 of44)
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/1975This roadrunner is on the freeway just West of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is assembled using recycled goods.
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