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North Carolina Roadside Attraction Nominated As One Of America’s 10 Best

Author Phil Harris
Who doesn't love a good roadside attraction? (Photo by Zoran Zeremski/iStock via Getty Images)

With summer road trip season upon us, USA Today is helping to make the many miles in the car more entertaining by finding some of the most interesting and unusual roadside attractions across America. They have a list of nominees for the best in the U.S. and you can vote for your favorite.

Among the nominees you can vote for is Lucy the Elephant along the Jersey Shore in the town of Margate. That one is a classic that I saw many times when I was growing up in the Philadelphia area. There’s also a towering Dalmation fire hydrant in Texas, the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum in Louisiana, the Cabazon Dinosaurs in California, Carhenge in Nebraska, and even one in North Carolina.

This Roadside Attraction Really Cooks!

Have you ever seen the World’s Largest Frying Pan? I know, why is there even such a thing… but it is pretty cool! It’s located in Rose Hill, North Carolina, which is just off I-40 in Duplin County about 45 miles north of Wilmington. The oversized kitchen implement is 15 feet in diameter and weighs 2 tons. Who’s cooking with something THAT big!? The frying pan was placed in Rose Hill’s town square to honor the local poultry industry. In fact, it’s actually used to fry 365 chickens during the annual North Carolina Poultry Jubilee. It takes 200 gallons of cooking oil to get it done. Can you even imagine what that looks like?

You can vote for the best roadside attraction once a day through May 6th. The top 10 winners will be announced on May 15th. By the way, if you stop by to see the World’s Largest Frying Pan on your way to the beach this summer, you can also visit the famous Duplin Winery in Rose Hill. Road trip! Take a look at the YouTube video below where you can see what this massive frying pan looks like! Tell us what you think or if you have ever seen it in person yourself!

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

The 5 Closest Theme Parks To Charlotte North Carolina For The Best Spring Break

Spring Break is just around the corner and you may be looking for something to do to keep the kids occupied. And what kid (and adult) doesn’t love a good theme park outing? And despite what you may think you don’t have to go all the way to Florida to have experience the fun. Instead, you should check out one of the 5 closest theme parks to Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 5 Closest Theme Parks To Charlotte North Carolina

Listen if you have the time and money I will not talk you out of visiting the Florida parks. I spent New Year’s visiting several of the major ones and had a blast. But they are expensive and crowded, especially during times when kids are out of school. So instead, why not plan a visit that’s a little closer and perhaps not wall-to-wall crowded?

The 5 closest theme parks to Charlotte of course include one that’s local. But also theme parks in the neighboring states of Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia.  Some even have on-site hotels and all are in places that offer more fun than just the theme parks so they will make great destinations to spend a weekend or even the entirety of spring break.

Theme parks also have so much more to offer than just rides. Of course, there are always the roller coasters (and each of these parks has some world-renowned coasters) and kid’s rides. Many have waterparks as well. But the 5 closest theme parks to Charlotte also offer a wide array of entertainment, food, and even shopping.

Each of these comes personally recommended by myself (2 of 5) or a trusted friend (2 of 5). All are within a 5.5-hour drive from the city center of Charlotte North Carolina. So give this list a look and have a spring break all your kid’s friends will be jealous of!

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