Roadside Oddities

Step right up to the fantastical, where Erie’s roadside wonders take center stage. From giant fiberglass beasts to gravity-defying oddities, this page is a love letter to the city’s enduring flair for the eccentric. These attractions—some kitschy, some uncanny, all unforgettable—dot the map like breadcrumbs from a dream. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or stumbling into the surreal, Fantastical invites you to explore the strange landmarks that have made Erie a destination for the delightfully weird.

Labyrinth at Frontier Park
Grasshopper Joe
The Sloppy Duck's MenagERIE
Park Dinor
Pirate's Cove
Prehistoric Statue Garden
Sara's Restaurant
Schaefer's Auto Art
The Wacky Shack