World’s Largest Mallard (Andrew, Alberta)
Every once in a while, there’s a town that becomes known for having a strange or unique roadside attraction and it’s often a small town with little else to offer in the way of entertainment. …
Roadside Attractions
Oldest Post Office in the U.S. (Hinsdale, New Hampshire)
Old post offices are hardly noteworthy in New England, but to the rest of the United States, the historic Hinsdale Post Office in Hinsdale, New Hampshire has become something of a tourist attraction and curiosity. …
The Imperial Palace (Tokyo, Japan)
Located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, the Imperial Palace of Japan occupies the same site of the original the Tokugawa shogunate’s castle, the Edo-jō. During its peak it was the largest fortress in the …
Miniature World (Victoria, British Columbia)
The Empress is by far the most famous hotel in Victoria, possibly the most famous hotel in British Columbia. Along with its historic tea service and little boutiques with big price tags, the Empress hides …
Čumil (Bratislava, Slovakia)
A strange traffic jam of tourists on a seemingly random corner in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava doesn’t seem like it’d be a daily occurrence, but one particular intersection has a cheeky piece or art …
Gas Works Park (Seattle, Washington)
Located on the north shore of Lake Union, Gas Works Park, in Seattle, Washington, is an oasis in the city that was once the site of the Seattle Gas Light Company coal gasification plant. Opened to the public in …
Tippecanoe Place (South Bend, Indiana)
Clement Studebaker, the co-founder of the Studebaker vehicle manufacturing firm built his stately manor Tippecanoe Place in the West Washington Historic District (then just known as a haven for the rich) of South Bend, Indiana …
Plaza de la Solidaridad (Mexico City, Mexico)
In the early morning hours of September 19, 1985 Mexico City, Mexico was violently hit by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake resulted in more than 5,000 deaths and widespread destruction throughout the city. As …
Trans Am Totem (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Trans Am Totem in Vancouver, British Columbia, was created by sculptor Marcus Bowcott in 2015 as part of the celebrations around the Vancouver Biennale. Located at the intersection of Milross Avenue and Quebec Street, Trans …
Jimi Hendrix Bronze (Seattle, Washington)
A life-sized bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix commissioned by Mike Malone, the founder of AEI Music Network is proudly displayed just off the corner of Broadway and E. Pine St. in Seattle, Washington. Dedicated in …