12 Strangest Roadside Attractions in Illinois You Must See

If you've ever driven through Illinois and thought, "what is that on the side of the road?" —you're not alone!  It gets weird in this state.

Illinois is full of interesting, unique, and head-scratching roadside attractions.  From giant statues to tiny jail cells, to the world's largest catsup bottle, a drive through Illinois isn't always cornfields and wind turbines!

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Every single one of these roadside attractions has a story.  Now, before you hop in your car and find a bunch of these hidden gems, I'll tell you this: these aren't polished tourist-y attractions.  They're the kind of places you pull over, take a quick photo, and say, "only in Illinois, man."

They're still fun parts of the state you never thought you'd visit, though!  Tell me, which one of these names sounds the most appealing?

12 Strangest Roadside Attractions in Illinois You Must See

• American Giant Museum
• The Kaskaskia Dragon
• Pink Elephant Antique Mall
• Uniroyal Gal
• Will B. Rolling Mississippi River Statue
• Luna Cafe
• Two-Story Outhouse
• Henry's Rabbit Ranch
• Paul Bunyon Hotdog Statue
• Phone Booth On A Roof
• Par-King Skill Golf
• World's Largest Catsup Bottle

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Personally, I'm stopping to visit Paul Bunyon and the Pink Elephant Antique Mall.  Paul Bunyon?  So, so, so iconic.  Antique malls are my biggest weakness!  Of course, I have to see all the unique finds inside the mall.  I could probably spend hours there.

Next time you're planning a fun weekend, keep these strange spots in mind during your road trip!  You'll never know when you'll pass one of them.