The Quirkiest Roadside Attractions List Ignored South Jersey

I was scrolling through a list of America's 25 most quirky roadside attractions and had one immediate reaction: how on earth did South Jersey get completely ignored?

Seriously. You're telling me a giant elephant you can actually climb inside didn't make the cut?

Lucy The Elephant: THE QUIRKIEST NJ Roadside Attraction

For anyone who hasn't visited Margate, Lucy the Elephant isn't just some oversized statue. The six-story elephant has been standing since 1881 and is one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in the country. You can tour it, climb it, and take in views from the top. That's peak roadside-America energy.

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If a massive, walkable elephant doesn't qualify as quirky, maybe we need to revisit the definition.

Then there's Wildwood.

How Did Wildwood's Giant Beach Balls Not Make The Landmark List?

The giant beach balls framing the famous Wildwood sign have become one of the most photographed landmarks at the Jersey Shore. They're colorful, impossible to miss, and instantly recognizable. Tourists stop for pictures all summer long.

If giant ketchup bottles and random fiberglass sculptures can make national lists, giant beach balls should at least get a committee review.

I'm not stopping there...

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What About The Hubcap Pyramid And The Muffler Man?

The Hubcap Pyramid in the Pine Barrens? Roadside attraction gold.

Mr. Bill's Halfway Halfwit muffler man? A true South Jersey legend.

The region is packed with oddball attractions that make road trips memorable. Maybe they don't have the marketing budgets of bigger tourist destinations, but they absolutely have the personality.

The next time someone puts together a list of America's quirkiest roadside attractions, South Jersey deserves more than a passing glance. At MINIMUM, Lucy should be getting an automatic bid.

Take a look at the list that Lucy and the Wildwood beach balls didn't make and let us know if you agree they BOTH should have been on here: