Kansas has quite a few odd attractions here and there, but sometimes we come up with something simple yet amazing to show the world. This roadside attraction started as a personal project, and eventually grew to a community and state-wide project that anyone can participate in. Have you seen this amazing spot in Kansas before? Add it to your bucket list, and plan your next road trip!
Welcome to the small town of Cawker City, where you’ll find plenty of friendly Kansans going about their days like nothing is different.
Ewoud Geurtsen/Google Of course, Cawker City is home to one of Kansas’ coolest and simplest roadside attractions.
This charming pile is the World’s Largest Ball Of Sisal Twine.
Cawker City Facebook It gets dressed up for all sorts of holidays and whatnot, but usually it sits, plain and silent, waiting for visitors.
This giant ball of twine all started on December 24, 1953 when a man named Frank Stoeber started winding sisal twine into a ball.
Emily Wheeler/Google It kept growing, and soon, neighbors were bringing twine to him to add to his ever-growing ball. After he passed, it was moved to this location in town, and has been a local sensation ever since.
Currently, the ball is estimated at almost 20,000 pounds, and is 43 feet around.
Kevin Harris/Google It’s still growing, too! Around 1,500 miles of twine makes up this giant monument to this community. I can’t imagine how large it will be in 10 years, if we keep visiting.
A painted piece of twine loops down the stairs and across town for you to follow, as well.
A W/Google There are also many string-themed pieces around town, as well as a few businesses that have caught on to the trend. It sure has a lot of fans!
On the third weekend of every August, the annual Twine-a-thon is celebrated, with the town gathering to officially add more twine to the still-growing ball.
Scott Cooper/Google However, if you visit on a day that this lovely lady in blue named Linda Clover is nearby, you might find yourself adding twine to it as well. Why not give it a visit?
You’ll find this giant cat toy at 719 Wisconsin St., Cawker City, KS. Happy trails!
Ewoud Geurtsen/Google
Of course, Cawker City is home to one of Kansas’ coolest and simplest roadside attractions.
Cawker City Facebook
It gets dressed up for all sorts of holidays and whatnot, but usually it sits, plain and silent, waiting for visitors.
Emily Wheeler/Google
It kept growing, and soon, neighbors were bringing twine to him to add to his ever-growing ball. After he passed, it was moved to this location in town, and has been a local sensation ever since.
Kevin Harris/Google
It’s still growing, too! Around 1,500 miles of twine makes up this giant monument to this community. I can’t imagine how large it will be in 10 years, if we keep visiting.
A W/Google
There are also many string-themed pieces around town, as well as a few businesses that have caught on to the trend. It sure has a lot of fans!
Scott Cooper/Google
However, if you visit on a day that this lovely lady in blue named Linda Clover is nearby, you might find yourself adding twine to it as well. Why not give it a visit?
If you are a Kansan who loves your state, check out this list of signs that you were always meant to be here.
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