Washington roadside attractions

Washington stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Washington—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsWest region9 attraction types
2Pop Culture
1Folk Art
1Weird Photo
1Photo Op
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Fremont TrollSeattleFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Gum WallSeattleWeird PhotoEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Stonehenge MemorialMaryhillPhoto OpEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Garbage GoatSpokanePublic ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
World's Largest EggWinlockWorlds LargestEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Kurt Cobain Memorial ParkAberdeenMusic HistoryEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Bavarian VillageLeavenworthThemed TownEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Twilight landmarksForksPop CultureEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
World Kite MuseumLong BeachWeird MuseumEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Northern Exposure townRoslynPop CultureEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
The list

Washington roadside attraction picks.

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Seattle · Folk Art

Fremont Troll

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Seattle that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Fremont Troll Seattle Washington

Seattle · Weird Photo

Gum Wall

An offbeat road-trip stop in Seattle that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Gum Wall Seattle Washington

Maryhill · Photo Op

Stonehenge Memorial

An offbeat road-trip stop in Maryhill that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Stonehenge Memorial Maryhill Washington

Spokane · Public Art

Garbage Goat

An offbeat road-trip stop in Spokane that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Garbage Goat Spokane Washington

Winlock · Worlds Largest

World's Largest Egg

A bragging-rights roadside stop in Winlock built for travelers who love 'world's largest' photo ops.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: World's Largest Egg Winlock Washington

Aberdeen · Music History

Kurt Cobain Memorial Park

An offbeat road-trip stop in Aberdeen that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Kurt Cobain Memorial Park Aberdeen Washington

Leavenworth · Themed Town

Bavarian Village

An offbeat road-trip stop in Leavenworth that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Bavarian Village Leavenworth Washington

Forks · Pop Culture

Twilight landmarks

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Forks for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Twilight landmarks Forks Washington

Long Beach · Weird Museum

World Kite Museum

A niche museum in Long Beach with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: World Kite Museum Long Beach Washington

Roslyn · Pop Culture

Northern Exposure town

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Roslyn for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Northern Exposure town Roslyn Washington

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