Here are 11 of the weirdest roadside attractions in Pennsylvania that are definitely worth stopping for:
1. The Haines Shoe House (Hallam)
Built in 1948 by shoe salesman Mahlon Haines, this five-story house shaped like a giant sneaker is an unforgettable marketing stunt turned quirky tourist spot. Each part of the shoe serves as a room, making it a truly unique attraction.
2. Yardley Duck Sculptures (Yardley Borough)
Scattered throughout this town are six colorful duck sculptures designed by local artists, delighting visitors with their whimsical charm and artistic flair.
3. Boomer the Dino-Dog (New Hope)
A large part-dinosaur, part-dog sculpture that started as a temporary art piece but became a permanent and beloved guardian of New Hope.
4. The Belle of Saint Mary’s (Belleville)
A 13-foot-tall fiberglass cow standing over the Kishacoquillas Valley offers a quirky and fun photo-op near a working dairy farm and summer camp.
5. Gravity Hill (McCandless Township)
A mysterious road where cars appear to roll uphill in neutral due to an optical illusion, sparking curiosity and spooky tales.
6. Doolittle Station (DuBois)
An entire village made out of historic train cars featuring restaurants, museums, a brewery, and even a bed and breakfast for a unique travel experience.
7. Kecksburg Space Acorn (Kecksburg)
A strange monolith shaped like a giant acorn, said to replicate a UFO that allegedly crashed nearby in the 1960s, attracting UFO enthusiasts every July.
8. Serenity Glass Park (Port Allegany)
A dazzling park celebrating Port Allegany’s glass manufacturing history with sparkling glass artwork and walkways that catch the light beautifully.
9. The Haunted Basement of The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos (Swiftwater)
Known for paranormal activity, visitors report strange sensations and noises in the basement where monkeys were once held for vaccine research.
10. Giant Cowboy (Kittanning)
A towering 30-foot cowboy statue holding a giant hamburger, greeting visitors at the Cadet Restaurant in true roadside Americana style.
11. The Bedford Coffee Pot (Bedford)
An 18-foot tall coffee pot-shaped building originally built as a lunch stand, now a beloved relic of creative roadside architecture.
These odd and fascinating attractions highlight Pennsylvania’s quirky roadside charm and make for some truly memorable stops on any road trip.
Sources
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(https://www.visitpa.com/article/roadside-attractions-pennsylvania)
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(https://pabucketlist.com/quirkiest-man-made-roadside-attractions-in-pa/)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NxWCHAifNk)
