Roadside Attractions in Deforest

1 place worth pulling over for in Deforest, Wisconsin, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Pinkie the Pink Elephant

DeForest, WI

This iconic fiberglass sculpture has been welcoming travelers along Interstate 90/94 since the late 1960s. Sporting a pair of stylish black-rimmed glasses, Pinkie stands outside a local gas station and makes for a perfect, quick selfie stop. He even gets dressed up in festive attire during the holidays!

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

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The Giant Musky

Hayward, WI

This massive, half-block-long fiberglass sculpture is the crown jewel of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Visitors can climb up into the gaping maw of the fish for a panoramic view of the grounds. It stands as a towering tribute to Wisconsin's legendary sport fishing culture.

National Mustard Museum

Middleton, Wisconsin

Home to over 6,000 mustards from more than 70 countries, this delightfully eccentric museum celebrates the world's favorite condiment. Visitors can view historical mustard pots, browse vintage advertisements, and sample hundreds of varieties at the famous tasting bar.

Dr. Evermor's Forevertron

Sumpter, WI

Built in the 1980s by Tom Every, this is the world's largest scrap metal sculpture, standing 50 feet tall and weighing 320 tons. This retro-futuristic Victorian spaceship was designed to launch its creator into the heavens. Amazingly, the sculpture incorporates actual Apollo-era decompression chambers.

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