Some of the strangest and most interesting roadside sites in the United States are in North Dakota. Here are 10 of the strangest and most interesting places to visit:
1. Salem Sue is the biggest Holstein cow in the world.
Salem Sue is the world’s biggest Holstein cow. She lives in New Salem and is 38 feet tall and 50 feet long. Built in 1974 to honor the dairy business in the area, this fiberglass sculpture is a fun place to take pictures.
2. The Highway of Magic
Along this 32-mile stretch between Gladstone and Regent, there are huge statues made from scrap metal. These include a tin family, flying geese, and grasshoppers. It’s one of the most interesting drives in North Dakota. It was made by artist Gary Greff.
3. Sandy is the biggest sandhill crane in the world.
Sandy is 40 feet tall and was made in Steele to honor the sandhill cranes’ migration path through the area. This beautiful steel sculpture honors North Dakota’s history of bird watching.
4. The biggest buffalo in the world
This huge sculpture of a cow is in Jamestown. It is 26 feet tall and weighs 60 tons. The National Buffalo Museum and a live group of bison are both close by.
5. The largest concrete dinosaur in the world is Dakota Thunder.
This huge dinosaur in Dickinson is a tribute to the state of North Dakota’s fossil past. It’s a fun place for kids and dinosaur fans alike.
6. Geese in Flight is the world’s largest outdoor sculpture, according to Guinness.
This huge figure is on the Enchanted Highway and can be seen from I-94 near Exit 72. It’s a beautiful work of art made from nothing but scrap metal.
7. White Butte is the highest point in North Dakota.
Even though White Butte isn’t your typical roadside attraction, it’s a fun way to spend the day if you’re looking for excitement. The state’s highest point has beautiful views that you can get to by taking a short hike.
8. Park on Keelboats
This park in Bismarck has a full-size model of the keelboat that Lewis and Clark used. It also has trails and sculptures by local artists, such as the Thunderbird.
9. The Big Tin Family
The quirky sculpture of a family made of tin is another highlight of the Enchanted Highway. It is both creative and funny.
10. The Medora and the Pitchfork Steak Fondue
Even though Medora isn’t unusual in and of itself, its famous musical performance and steak fondue made on pitchforks make it stand out as a unique roadside attraction.
These places show off North Dakota’s creativity, charm, and love of weird and wonderful rest stops along the way!
