World 's largest roadside attractions offer surprise and delight to travelers . `` Towns build giant statues to promote themselves and take pride in local heroes , historic figures or industries , '' Kirby said . Largest ball of twine in Cawker City , Kansas , began in 1953 . Comment: Expert : Recognition is main reason people build world 's largest attractions .
World 's largest roadside attractions offer surprise and delight to travelers . Largest ball of twine in Cawker City , Kansas , began in 1953 . Comment: Expert : Recognition is main reason people build world 's largest attractions .