Kansas has its share of oddities, whether you’re looking at nature or the things we’ve created here. If you’ve ever seen these funky roadside attractions in Kansas before, you know how unique this state can really be. Have you seen them all? Make sure to grab that bucket list and start planning for future trips.
- World’s Largest Hand Painted Czech Egg - Wilson
Christmas on Crestline/TripAdvisor Many cultures paint complicated designs onto eggs every year, but this one in Wilson, Kansas is the largest of its kind. This giant egg is great for a photo op with your family and friends!
- Johnny Kaw - Manhattan
Friends of Johnny Kaw Facebook A local Kansas folklore legend similar to Paul Bunyan, Johnny Kaw is responsible for creating our landscape. It’s said that he dug the Kansas River Valley, planted wheat, and even invented sunflowers. What a nice man!
- Garden of Eden - Lucas
Honeybun51/TripAdvisor This odd tourist attraction is a collection of sculptures of famous historical and mythological figures, many weathering away with time. The artist, Dinsmoor, is even here on the property, decomposing in a glass-windowed coffin.
- Hot and Cold Water Towers - Pratt
Hummer1973/TripAdvisor Though these towers don’t actually have any temperature differences, they sure are fun to photograph with on a road trip. These quick stops are always a funky attraction to make memories with.
- Bowl Plaza - Lucas
Jean67212/TripAdvisor Speaking of road trips, if you’re in Lucas and you’re considering using a business for your bathroom business, we suggest Bowl Plaza! This public restroom is one of the best in the country and is even shaped like its purpose.
- Wheat Liberty Bell - Goessel
Jeff Fox/Google As far as unique items go, this liberty bell made entirely of wheat sure takes the cake. In the Mennonite Heritage Museum in Goessel, this beauty is the star of the show.
- Dorothy’s House & The Land Of Oz - Liberal
NandyPengarah/TripAdvisor It wouldn’t be Kansas without a little Oz, don’t you think? Luckily, the whole family can stop by Dorothy’s house whenever they’re in Liberal.
- Truckhenge - Topeka
NKyAdventurer/TripAdvisor When you’re asked to pick up the junk in your yard, what else could you do? If you don’t want to lose your trucks, might as well turn them into art.
- Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States - Lebanon
Susan T/TripAdvisor Did you know there’s a spot somewhere in Lebanon, Kansas, that represents the center of all the lower 48? Here, there’s a tiny chapel with a guestbook and a flag you can visit on your trips.
- Black Squirrel Statues - Marysville
Visit Marysville Facebook Did you know that Marysville is home to more than a couple black squirrels? In statue form and living form, these oddities are a beautiful part of what makes Marysville unique.
- Famous Gunfighters Wax Museum - Dodge City
Zantosa/TripAdvisor If you can handle creepy wax figures that are just this side of uncanny, then this museum might make an interesting detour. Learn about outlaws and sharpshooters of the Old West as you look at scenes of their life back in the old days.
Would you add any of these to your road trip, or have you seen them all? We take suggestions at our Nomination page as well as our Facebook comments if you’d like to share.
Christmas on Crestline/TripAdvisor
Many cultures paint complicated designs onto eggs every year, but this one in Wilson, Kansas is the largest of its kind. This giant egg is great for a photo op with your family and friends!
Friends of Johnny Kaw Facebook
A local Kansas folklore legend similar to Paul Bunyan, Johnny Kaw is responsible for creating our landscape. It’s said that he dug the Kansas River Valley, planted wheat, and even invented sunflowers. What a nice man!
Honeybun51/TripAdvisor
This odd tourist attraction is a collection of sculptures of famous historical and mythological figures, many weathering away with time. The artist, Dinsmoor, is even here on the property, decomposing in a glass-windowed coffin.
Hummer1973/TripAdvisor
Though these towers don’t actually have any temperature differences, they sure are fun to photograph with on a road trip. These quick stops are always a funky attraction to make memories with.
Jean67212/TripAdvisor
Speaking of road trips, if you’re in Lucas and you’re considering using a business for your bathroom business, we suggest Bowl Plaza! This public restroom is one of the best in the country and is even shaped like its purpose.
Jeff Fox/Google
As far as unique items go, this liberty bell made entirely of wheat sure takes the cake. In the Mennonite Heritage Museum in Goessel, this beauty is the star of the show.
NandyPengarah/TripAdvisor
It wouldn’t be Kansas without a little Oz, don’t you think? Luckily, the whole family can stop by Dorothy’s house whenever they’re in Liberal.
NKyAdventurer/TripAdvisor
When you’re asked to pick up the junk in your yard, what else could you do? If you don’t want to lose your trucks, might as well turn them into art.
Susan T/TripAdvisor
Did you know there’s a spot somewhere in Lebanon, Kansas, that represents the center of all the lower 48? Here, there’s a tiny chapel with a guestbook and a flag you can visit on your trips.
Visit Marysville Facebook
Did you know that Marysville is home to more than a couple black squirrels? In statue form and living form, these oddities are a beautiful part of what makes Marysville unique.
Zantosa/TripAdvisor
If you can handle creepy wax figures that are just this side of uncanny, then this museum might make an interesting detour. Learn about outlaws and sharpshooters of the Old West as you look at scenes of their life back in the old days.
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Address: 2520 Ave D, Wilson, KS 67490, USAAddress: 1218 Moro St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USAAddress: S. P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden, 305 E 2nd St, Lucas, KS 67648, USAAddress: Pratt, KS, USAAddress: Bowl Plaza, 121 S Main St, Lucas, KS 67648, USAAddress: 200 Poplar St, Goessel, KS 67053, USAAddress: Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz, 567 E Cedar St, Liberal, KS 67901, USAAddress: The Lessman Farm & Truckhenge, 4124 NE Brier Rd, Topeka, KS 66616, USAAddress: The Geographic Center of the United States, Lebanon, KS 66952, USAAddress: Marysville, KS 66508, USAAddress: Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame, 603 5th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801, USA
