Let me tell you, there are some weird roadside attractions in Georgia. Have you ever been driving down the road and spotted a giant billboard raving about the BEST roadside attraction in the state? Nine times out of ten, it’s probably not the best, but it could be pretty dang cool to check out. Especially because most odd roadside attractions are in the realm of the bizarre. Take a look at these 15 bizarre roadside attractions in Georgia that you have to check out:

  1. The Tree That Owns Itself—Athens, Georgia

Flickr J. Stephen Conn The tree that owns itself has its own deed and everything. The owner thought it to be important that this tree remain standing and protected, as well as the plot of land 8-feet in radius surrounding it. Makes you wonder if the tree needs to pay taxes, right? Athens, GA, USA

  1. Tank Town USA—Morgantown, Georgia

Yelp Todd L. In one of the stranger roadside attractions in Georgia you can drive your own tank over junk cars. That’s right. You can simply pay a fee in order to see what it feels like to drive a tank and crush the old metal which is littered throughout the yard. Tank Town USA, 10408 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA 30560, USA

  1. Doll’s Head Trail—Atlanta, Georgia

Flickr dfbm This strange little trail is littered with doll parts and other types of salvaged garbage, making it eerily strange yet unique. The local carpenter Joel Slaton created the trail by encouraging visitors to find trash along the trail and contribute their findings. However, it does seem like more doll’s heads have been added than anything else. Doll’s Head Trail, 1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA

  1. The Dwarf Castle—Alpharetta, Georgia

Flickr Cross Duck This bizarre little house in Georgia has some interesting guards in the form of gnomes. The house itself is in the shape of a castle, and is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, and tons of garden gnomes, keeping the property safe and….strange. Alpharetta, GA, USA

  1. Rousakis Plaza Echo Square—Savannah, Georgia

YouTube Eric Gross Right in the heart of Savannah, there is an echo chamber, marked by a big X thanks to some cement pavers. Here, if you stand on the X and speak, you’ll be able to hear an echo, which cannot be heard by anyone else outside of that square. Pretty bizarre, right? Rousakis Plaza Echo Square, 305 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

  1. National Tick Collection—Statesboro, Georgia

Flickr Karolina Kabat Feeling like you want to peruse the world’s largest tick collection? If you swing by Statesboro, you’re in for a treat. The collection holds more than a million individual specimens across nearly 860 separate species of this vampire parasite. Talk about a bizarre vacation destination. Statesboro, GA, USA

  1. The Giant Peanut—Ashburn, Georgia

Flickr Alan Vinzant Do you want to see the world’s biggest peanut? Then stop by Turner County for a glimpse of their huge peanut monument, which was erected in honor of the nut being the county’s biggest and most important agricultural product. Ashburn, GA 31714, USA

  1. Lunch Box Museum—Columbus, Georgia

Flickr Dee Speed Ever wonder what happened to all those metal lunchboxes after those disgruntled mothers in Florida lobbied to have them banned? They showed up in Columbus, Georgia, of course at the Lunch Box museum. With more than 3,500 lunch boxes, this roadside stop is truly something to see. Columbus Collective Museums, 3218 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, USA

  1. Haunted Pillar—Augusta, Georgia

Google Local D Cohen Unfortunately since the time of publication, the Haunted Pillar is no longer standing.

Legend has it, if you touch this pillar in downtown Augusta, you will die soon after. The 10-foot-tall concrete pillar is what remains of the farmer’s market from the 1800s, which perished by a freak winter tornado. As the legend goes, a preacher who was not allowed to preach in front of the market cursed the entire spot saying great winds would destroy the place, leaving behind only one pillar. When the prophecy came true, nobody dared to touch the remaining pillar. Augusta, GA, USA

  1. #TinyDoorsATL—Atlanta, Georgia

Flickr alans1948 Scattered throughout the city of Atlanta, there are nine cheeky vignettes featuring six-inch mini doors, all created by artist Karen Anderson. The story behind every tiny door in Atlanta is up to you, but you must find these doors first, which are small enough to be overlooked. Hint: 8 doors are located in downtown Atlanta, and one is located in Decatur Square. Atlanta, GA, USA

  1. Georgia Guidestones—Elberton, Georgia

Flickr Dina Eric Unfortunately since the time of publication, the Georgia Guidestones are no longer open.

In one of the more truly bizarre roadside attractions, you’ll find the Georgia Guidestones. These stones were erected in 1980, by a mysterious person or group. A set of 10 guidelines is inscribed on the stones, in eight modern languages. Although no one knows for sure, some people assumed the Guidestones were meant to provide a set of rules for living in balance and harmony. Elberton, GA 30635, USA

  1. Old Car City USA—White, Georgia

Flickr Brent Moore This famed roadside attraction is littered with old, deteriorating American cars. You can walk through the property and take photos of the decaying wrecks, some of which have been fusing with nature after sitting so long. Old Car City USA, 3098 US-411, White, GA 30184, USA

  1. The Earthworms—Hawkinsville, Georgia

Flickr Wikimedia Hawkinsville is a tiny town in rural Georgia which features a bizarre roadside resident. The earthworm in Hawkinsville is named Diplocardia longa by scientists and is nearly two feet long. It produces a sticky slime when it glows blue in order to ward off predators. This same slime is what is found in fireflies, too! Good luck when you stop by to find these critters, and make sure you bring a napkin. Hawkinsville, GA 31036, USA

  1. Gravity Research Foundation Monument—Atlanta, Georgia

Flickr Jacob Barss-Bailey Roger Babson was a self-made millionaire who hated gravity. That’s right, he hated gravity and fought tooth and nail in order to create a shield to protect from it. You see, Babson lost his young sister who drowned, and he blamed gravity for her demise. This led him to create the Gravity Research Foundation, to discover a gravity shield. Although he never did, outside in the courtyard of Emory University, you can still see the monument they erected in his honor. Gravity Research Foundation Monument, 400 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

  1. Lapham-Patterson House—Thomasville, Georgia

Google Local Elvis Thompson This old Victorian house is as beautiful as they come. The colors, the architecture, and the upkeep all make this a marvel to see. However, there is something that makes this house a bit bizarre: it contains more exterior doors than rooms. Because it was built by known pyrophobe Charles Lapham, he needed as many doors as possible, in order to be able to exit the house in case of a fire. Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, 626 N Dawson St, Thomasville, GA 31792, USA

So, what do you think about these weird roadside attractions in Georgia? Some pretty odd spots, huh? But also at the same time, these 15 roadside attractions are pretty unique in their own right. If you’re a fan of unique Georgia spots, then take a look at the incredible tunnel in Georgia most people don’t even know exists!

Flickr J. Stephen Conn

The tree that owns itself has its own deed and everything. The owner thought it to be important that this tree remain standing and protected, as well as the plot of land 8-feet in radius surrounding it. Makes you wonder if the tree needs to pay taxes, right?

Athens, GA, USA

Yelp Todd L.

In one of the stranger roadside attractions in Georgia you can drive your own tank over junk cars. That’s right. You can simply pay a fee in order to see what it feels like to drive a tank and crush the old metal which is littered throughout the yard.

Tank Town USA, 10408 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA 30560, USA

Flickr dfbm

This strange little trail is littered with doll parts and other types of salvaged garbage, making it eerily strange yet unique. The local carpenter Joel Slaton created the trail by encouraging visitors to find trash along the trail and contribute their findings. However, it does seem like more doll’s heads have been added than anything else.

Doll’s Head Trail, 1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA

Flickr Cross Duck

This bizarre little house in Georgia has some interesting guards in the form of gnomes. The house itself is in the shape of a castle, and is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, and tons of garden gnomes, keeping the property safe and….strange.

Alpharetta, GA, USA

YouTube Eric Gross

Right in the heart of Savannah, there is an echo chamber, marked by a big X thanks to some cement pavers. Here, if you stand on the X and speak, you’ll be able to hear an echo, which cannot be heard by anyone else outside of that square. Pretty bizarre, right?

Rousakis Plaza Echo Square, 305 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

Flickr Karolina Kabat

Feeling like you want to peruse the world’s largest tick collection? If you swing by Statesboro, you’re in for a treat. The collection holds more than a million individual specimens across nearly 860 separate species of this vampire parasite. Talk about a bizarre vacation destination.

Statesboro, GA, USA

Flickr Alan Vinzant

Do you want to see the world’s biggest peanut? Then stop by Turner County for a glimpse of their huge peanut monument, which was erected in honor of the nut being the county’s biggest and most important agricultural product.

Ashburn, GA 31714, USA

Flickr Dee Speed

Ever wonder what happened to all those metal lunchboxes after those disgruntled mothers in Florida lobbied to have them banned? They showed up in Columbus, Georgia, of course at the Lunch Box museum. With more than 3,500 lunch boxes, this roadside stop is truly something to see.

Columbus Collective Museums, 3218 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, USA

Google Local D Cohen

Unfortunately since the time of publication, the Haunted Pillar is no longer standing.

Legend has it, if you touch this pillar in downtown Augusta, you will die soon after. The 10-foot-tall concrete pillar is what remains of the farmer’s market from the 1800s, which perished by a freak winter tornado. As the legend goes, a preacher who was not allowed to preach in front of the market cursed the entire spot saying great winds would destroy the place, leaving behind only one pillar. When the prophecy came true, nobody dared to touch the remaining pillar.

Augusta, GA, USA

Flickr alans1948

Scattered throughout the city of Atlanta, there are nine cheeky vignettes featuring six-inch mini doors, all created by artist Karen Anderson. The story behind every tiny door in Atlanta is up to you, but you must find these doors first, which are small enough to be overlooked. Hint: 8 doors are located in downtown Atlanta, and one is located in Decatur Square.

Atlanta, GA, USA

Flickr Dina Eric

Unfortunately since the time of publication, the Georgia Guidestones are no longer open.

In one of the more truly bizarre roadside attractions, you’ll find the Georgia Guidestones. These stones were erected in 1980, by a mysterious person or group. A set of 10 guidelines is inscribed on the stones, in eight modern languages. Although no one knows for sure, some people assumed the Guidestones were meant to provide a set of rules for living in balance and harmony.

Elberton, GA 30635, USA

Flickr Brent Moore

This famed roadside attraction is littered with old, deteriorating American cars. You can walk through the property and take photos of the decaying wrecks, some of which have been fusing with nature after sitting so long.

Old Car City USA, 3098 US-411, White, GA 30184, USA

Flickr Wikimedia

Hawkinsville is a tiny town in rural Georgia which features a bizarre roadside resident. The earthworm in Hawkinsville is named Diplocardia longa by scientists and is nearly two feet long. It produces a sticky slime when it glows blue in order to ward off predators. This same slime is what is found in fireflies, too! Good luck when you stop by to find these critters, and make sure you bring a napkin.

Hawkinsville, GA 31036, USA

Flickr Jacob Barss-Bailey

Roger Babson was a self-made millionaire who hated gravity. That’s right, he hated gravity and fought tooth and nail in order to create a shield to protect from it. You see, Babson lost his young sister who drowned, and he blamed gravity for her demise. This led him to create the Gravity Research Foundation, to discover a gravity shield. Although he never did, outside in the courtyard of Emory University, you can still see the monument they erected in his honor.

Gravity Research Foundation Monument, 400 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

Google Local Elvis Thompson

This old Victorian house is as beautiful as they come. The colors, the architecture, and the upkeep all make this a marvel to see. However, there is something that makes this house a bit bizarre: it contains more exterior doors than rooms. Because it was built by known pyrophobe Charles Lapham, he needed as many doors as possible, in order to be able to exit the house in case of a fire.

Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, 626 N Dawson St, Thomasville, GA 31792, USA

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Weird Roadside Attractions In Georgia December 16, 2022 Megan Todaro What is the best little-known roadside attraction in Georgia? As far as weird roadside attractions in Georgia go, perhaps none is as little-known as Barbie Beach outside of Turin. Barbie Beach Sculpture Garden is an ever-changing display of Barbie and Ken dolls that you really have to see to believe. The display often changes with the season or mimics various events like the Final Four playoffs or the Olympics. Two locals of the area, Steve & Linda Quick, created this bizarre roadside attraction to celebrate the Winter Olympics of 2006, but it has since grown into something else entirely. What is the most well-known roadside attraction in Georgia? One of Georgia’s most well-known roadside attractions is Goats on the Roof. The perfect pairing of goats traipsing on rooftops and delicious ice cream can be found in this one-of-a-kind place. You’ll find quite a few charismatic goats chilling on the rooftops, coming down for a pet and some snacks from visitors. Beyond the goats and the ice cream, this roadside stop offers plenty of exciting amenities, like Amish Adirondack chairs to take a load off, a playground, and even gem mining! Afterward, enjoy homemade fudge and nitrogen ice cream.  What is a local favorite roadside attraction in Georgia? A local favorite roadside attraction in Blairsville, Georgia, is the enchanting garden known as Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is a unique roadside stop that lets children be children for an afternoon of creativity and imagination. Created by owner and artist Art Millican Jr, former Disney artist and model-maker, this roadside gem blends entertainment, whimsy, and magic in one place. Plus, you don’t even have to be a kid to enjoy this one! Roam about the garden enjoying all of the hand-made sculptures up close. What’s more, many of these creations are also for sale, too!

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Weird Roadside Attractions In Georgia

December 16, 2022

Megan Todaro

What is the best little-known roadside attraction in Georgia? As far as weird roadside attractions in Georgia go, perhaps none is as little-known as Barbie Beach outside of Turin. Barbie Beach Sculpture Garden is an ever-changing display of Barbie and Ken dolls that you really have to see to believe. The display often changes with the season or mimics various events like the Final Four playoffs or the Olympics. Two locals of the area, Steve & Linda Quick, created this bizarre roadside attraction to celebrate the Winter Olympics of 2006, but it has since grown into something else entirely. What is the most well-known roadside attraction in Georgia? One of Georgia’s most well-known roadside attractions is Goats on the Roof. The perfect pairing of goats traipsing on rooftops and delicious ice cream can be found in this one-of-a-kind place. You’ll find quite a few charismatic goats chilling on the rooftops, coming down for a pet and some snacks from visitors. Beyond the goats and the ice cream, this roadside stop offers plenty of exciting amenities, like Amish Adirondack chairs to take a load off, a playground, and even gem mining! Afterward, enjoy homemade fudge and nitrogen ice cream.  What is a local favorite roadside attraction in Georgia? A local favorite roadside attraction in Blairsville, Georgia, is the enchanting garden known as Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is a unique roadside stop that lets children be children for an afternoon of creativity and imagination. Created by owner and artist Art Millican Jr, former Disney artist and model-maker, this roadside gem blends entertainment, whimsy, and magic in one place. Plus, you don’t even have to be a kid to enjoy this one! Roam about the garden enjoying all of the hand-made sculptures up close. What’s more, many of these creations are also for sale, too!

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The OIYS Visitor Center

As far as weird roadside attractions in Georgia go, perhaps none is as little-known as Barbie Beach outside of Turin. Barbie Beach Sculpture Garden is an ever-changing display of Barbie and Ken dolls that you really have to see to believe. The display often changes with the season or mimics various events like the Final Four playoffs or the Olympics. Two locals of the area, Steve & Linda Quick, created this bizarre roadside attraction to celebrate the Winter Olympics of 2006, but it has since grown into something else entirely.

What is the most well-known roadside attraction in Georgia?

One of Georgia’s most well-known roadside attractions is Goats on the Roof. The perfect pairing of goats traipsing on rooftops and delicious ice cream can be found in this one-of-a-kind place. You’ll find quite a few charismatic goats chilling on the rooftops, coming down for a pet and some snacks from visitors. Beyond the goats and the ice cream, this roadside stop offers plenty of exciting amenities, like Amish Adirondack chairs to take a load off, a playground, and even gem mining! Afterward, enjoy homemade fudge and nitrogen ice cream. 

What is a local favorite roadside attraction in Georgia?

A local favorite roadside attraction in Blairsville, Georgia, is the enchanting garden known as Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is a unique roadside stop that lets children be children for an afternoon of creativity and imagination. Created by owner and artist Art Millican Jr, former Disney artist and model-maker, this roadside gem blends entertainment, whimsy, and magic in one place. Plus, you don’t even have to be a kid to enjoy this one! Roam about the garden enjoying all of the hand-made sculptures up close. What’s more, many of these creations are also for sale, too!