North Dakota has an unusual yet incredible place that almost takes the term “roadside attraction” a little too far. It’s not just a roadside attraction, it’s an entire road! This should be on everyone’s North Dakota bucket list to experience at least once, because it’ll be one of the most unique things you have ever seen.
Located in the western region of North Dakota, this entire road has been made into a collection of roadside spectacles out in the middle of nowhere.
Google maps In between the towns of Regent, ND and Gladstone, ND is a 32 mile stretch of road that has been transformed into an art gallery of sorts.
This unique route goes by the name Enchanted Highway, and it surely will enchant you!
Carol Spencer/Flickr If you love quirky roadside attractions, this is the ultimate one!
The Enchanted Highway has seven different massive metal sculptures along the road, including the world record holding “Geese In Flight.”
Carol Spencer/Flickr You can see a person for scale at the base of the sculpture. It is absolutely huge and still holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest metal scrap sculpture in the entire world.
The entire highway was made and sculpted by one man - Gary Greff.
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He began building it in 1989 in hopes of keeping small towns like Regent alive and thriving.
russellstreet/Flickr Many small towns in North Dakota tend to be forgotten by tourists for bigger cities and more well known attractions, but Greff spent years creating this fantastic and fun attraction for the sake of the lesser known places.
Each sculpture has its own pull off so you can stop by to admire them.
Dawn Hopkins/Flickr A few of the stops even have picnic shelters so you can enjoy an outdoor lunch will sitting near a towering metal sculpture that depicts everything from a “Fisherman’s Dream” to humongous grasshoppers.
There is no other place quite like it - it’s only in North Dakota!
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You can reach the Enchanted Highway by heading south off of I-94 just west of Dickinson, ND, onto 100 1/2 Avenue. Take Exit 72 to start the magical journey!
Google maps
In between the towns of Regent, ND and Gladstone, ND is a 32 mile stretch of road that has been transformed into an art gallery of sorts.
Carol Spencer/Flickr
If you love quirky roadside attractions, this is the ultimate one!
You can see a person for scale at the base of the sculpture. It is absolutely huge and still holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest metal scrap sculpture in the entire world.
russellstreet/Flickr
Many small towns in North Dakota tend to be forgotten by tourists for bigger cities and more well known attractions, but Greff spent years creating this fantastic and fun attraction for the sake of the lesser known places.
Dawn Hopkins/Flickr
A few of the stops even have picnic shelters so you can enjoy an outdoor lunch will sitting near a towering metal sculpture that depicts everything from a “Fisherman’s Dream” to humongous grasshoppers.
What is your favorite roadside attraction in North Dakota? This state certainly doesn’t have a shortage of them, and a few of them are frankly bizarre! Check them out by clicking here.
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