3 Insane Roadside Attractions in Alabama

Feb 7, 2016

If you should ever find yourself on the open road in the great state of Alabama, you owe it to yourself to check out some of the most interesting and unusual attractions on offer in America. Here are a few suggestions, though Alabama has plenty more points of interest for those who love the odd and entertaining.

1. Art of Elberta

Alabama is home to the big, weird, and wonderful work of fiberglass master Mark Cline. His trademark pieces are his dinosaurs: massive interpretations of some of the biggest beasts to ever live on Earth. Cline didn’t stop there, though. In the past decade, he has added a life-size model of Stonehenge to the landscape around Elberta, Alabama. He also expanded his work to the water, bringing the massive “Lady in the Lake” sculpture to the world in 2012.

2. World’s Smallest City Block

While so many roadside attractions boast “The World’s Biggest” something or other, humble Dothan, Alabama aims lower and succeeds spectacularly. The world’s smallest city block, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, is a gravel triangle in the town. It’s so small and unassuming it’s easy to miss, but worth a detour.

3. Ave Maria Grotto

Brother Joseph Zoettl had a love of great, ancient cities. So, he crafted this amazing collection of miniature buildings from some of the most iconic locales in antiquity, planting it in Cullman, Alabama.

Alabama’s roadside attractions are a great reason to stop and stretch your legs. They’re strange but whimsical, not to mention fun on the cheap.

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