Isn’t it amazing how many interesting spots exist throughout Pennsylvania, some of which we may have never even heard of? Sometimes we’re lucky enough to uncover hidden gems when we’re out driving to work or to run errands. One of the most unique – some may even call it weird – roadside attractions is, arguably, the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Pennsylvania, and it’s photo-worthy.
You just never know what you’ll see - a giant coffee pot or even a house-sized shoe - on the side of the road when you’re driving through Pennsylvania.
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Perhaps one of the most unique roadside attractions in Pennsylvania, the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden stretches nearly a quarter of a mile through the small town of Meadville.
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You may have also heard it called “Read Between The Signs.” The unique sculpture garden is the brainchild of Allegheny College professor Amara Geffen, who kickstarted the project in 2000.
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Together with local art students and PennDOT, who supplied old road signs, the group created a 1,200-foot long mural that highlights some of what makes Pennsylvania so great, including…
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A colorful flower garden, a bright red barn made from stop signs, and…
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Even hot air balloons. Check out the Ferris wheel, too, which you can spin by hand.
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You’ll definitely want to bring your camera along when you visit the road sign sculpture garden. Even if you’ve visited before, chances are…
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You’ll discover something you didn’t see the time before.
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Here is the Google Map to make it easy to find the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden. Just plug in your address to get directions.
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Have you been to the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! On the hunt for more unique (maybe even a bit bizarre) roadside attractions? Here are 10 roadside attractions in Pennsylvania worthy of a visit.
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Address: 18492 Smock Hwy, Meadville, PA 16335, USA
