Top Roadside Attractions
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Roadside attractions are found throughout the Chicago Southland. These odd, and sometimes hilarious, travel destinations catch your eye and beg you to stop and Instagram your newest discovery. Next time you find yourself taking a selfie next to Frankenstein at Haunted Trails in Burbank, don’t forget to #ChicagoSouthland when Instagramming in the Chicago Southland!
Spinning Ice Cream Cone
Andy’s Frozen Custard
8041 South Harlem Avenue, Burbank
Frankenstein Muffler Man
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center
7759 South Harlem Avenue, Burbank
Mr. & Mrs. Smiley - Smiling Water Towers
Mr. Smiley - 96 River Oaks Center Drive, Calumet City
Mrs. Smiley - 1700 Dolton Avenue, Calumet City
Cow with a Chef's Hat
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
2 East Main Street, Chicago Heights
Muffler Man
Guardian Auto Rebuilders
8939 South Kedzie, Evergreen Park
Giant Spinning Pork Chop
Hog Wild
14933 Pulaski Road, Midlothian
King Tin Man
King Heating and Air Conditioning
4813 West 159th Street, Oak Forest
Light Bulb Water Tower
13603 South Halsted Street, Riverdale
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