Georgia hosts some of America’s weirdest and most memorable roadside attractions. From giant chickens to haunted bridges, these quirky destinations are worth pulling over for and provide unforgettable tales from your Peach State travels.
School Bus Graveyard (Alto)
A sprawling outdoor art gallery built from discarded school buses, the School Bus Graveyard is adorned with vibrant murals and wild graffiti creations by rotating teams of artists. Located off Crane Mill Road, it’s a surreal visual experience guaranteed to spice up any road trip photo collection.
Old Car City USA (White)
Spread across 34 acres, thousands of rusted classic cars rest under the Georgia pines. Blending nature and nostalgia, Old Car City USA feels part sculpture garden, part automotive graveyard, and is beloved by artists and photographers. It’s a top destination for anyone fascinated by abandoned relics.
Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island)
This coastside “boneyard beach” is littered with stunning, bleach-white driftwood trees that create dramatic, dreamlike landscapes. The scene changes with the tide, offering eerie beauty and picture-perfect scenery any time of day.
The Big Chicken (Marietta)
This 56-foot steel bird is both navigation landmark and local legend. Its beak opens and closes, its eyes roll, and its restored mechanics keep visitors entertained. Since the 1960s, the Big Chicken has defined Marietta’s skyline as one of the state’s most iconic oddities.
Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue (Plains)
Standing 13 feet tall with a grinning likeness of the former president, this fiberglass peanut is part campaign relic, part roadside kitsch. It’s a whimsical tribute set in Carter’s hometown and popular with tourists combining a visit to the nearby national historic site.
Fitzgerald Chicken Topiary (Fitzgerald)
Currently under construction, this massive metal-framed chicken will soon be the world’s tallest topiary. Even unfinished, it draws visitors for its quirky ambition and night-time lighting displays. The ongoing build is as much of an attraction as the completed design will be.
Everything Elvis Museum (Cornelia)
Elvis Presley’s memorabilia take on a new level of weird here—including his preserved wart! This eccentric, owner-curated museum overflows with rare records and fan treasures, drawing die-hard fans and casual road trippers alike for its unique exhibits.
Titan I Missile (Cordele)
A 98-foot decommissioned Cold War missile towers above a gas station near I-75. Safe, aluminum-clad, and free to view 24/7, it’s a head-turner amongst rural Georgia’s rolling farmland and an unusual piece of history you won’t find elsewhere.
Spook Bridge (Brooks/Lowndes County)
This haunted, graffiti-covered bridge inspires numerous ghost stories and has become a magnet for thrill-seekers and amateur ghost hunters. Officially condemned and reportedly haunted, Spook Bridge’s eerie atmosphere leaves a haunting impression on those brave enough to visit.
Lula Giant Rocking Chair (Lula)
Located in a rural field at the intersection of Lula Road and Persimmon Tree Road, this towering piece of furniture offers a climbable seat and a delightfully strange photo opportunity. Locals honk and wave at tourists taking pictures; it’s weird, fun, and undeniably Georgia.
From gigantic chickens to haunted bridges, Georgia’s roadside attractions prove that the journey can be just as wild as the destination.
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