Roadside Attractions in Kansas

Worth the detour in Kansas

Giant Van Gogh Painting

Goodland, Kansas

This massive 80-foot-tall steel easel displays a giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's 'Three Sunflowers in a Vase.' Created by artist Cameron Cross, it honors Kansas's sunflower heritage in a delightfully oversized way. It makes for a perfect, quick roadside photo op just off Interstate 70.

World's Largest Ball of Twine

Cawker City, Kansas

A colossal community effort, Cawker City's legendary ball of sisal twine was started by Frank Stoeber in 1953 and continues to grow. Visitors can even work with the local twine commissioner to add their own strand. It sits proudly under a public canopy on the town's main street.

Tee Pee Junction Concrete Teepee

Lawrence, Kansas

Standing as a whimsical remnant of 1930s roadside Americana, this iconic 30-foot concrete teepee once served as a bustling service station and diner. Located just north of Lawrence, it remains a beloved local landmark and a quick, nostalgic photo stop. It's a classic example of programmatic architecture from the golden age of highway travel.

World's Largest Belt Buckle

Abilene, Kansas

Standing nearly 14 feet tall and 20 feet wide, this giant monument celebrates Abilene's cowboy history. Visitors can climb a staircase on the back to peer through the buckle for a fun photo. It is a delightfully shiny, quirky tribute to the Chisholm Trail.

World's Largest Czech Egg

Wilson, Kansas

Standing 20 feet tall, this brightly colored monument celebrates Wilson's proud heritage as the Czech Capital of Kansas. The egg features intricate, hand-painted traditional patterns and is sheltered by a custom gazebo. It is a wonderfully quirky, photogenic tribute to community craftsmanship.

S.P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden

Lucas, Kansas

Created by Civil War veteran S.P. Dinsmoor, this iconic folk art environment features a cabin surrounded by towering, politically charged concrete sculptures. The most surreal detail? You can view Dinsmoor himself, mummified in a glass-topped coffin inside his backyard mausoleum.

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The busiest town here is Oakley (3). Every listing has photos, opening hours, admission and directions, and the directory grows whenever somebody searches for a stop that isn't in it yet.