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While traveling across the United States, it no longer functions as a real surprise when we encounter upon giant Vikings, wheel-rim constructed turtles, concrete dinosaurs, wacky "World's biggest" objects, two story outhouses and creepy, even though slightly intriguing roadside museums. In reality, we're actually more taken aback when we pass through towns that DON'T offer something off-beat and wacky!Our nation's capital, Washington D.

C. Tends to tone it down somewhat when it comes to odd roadside attractions. While they offer their fair share of "big things", they have maintained the "odd factor" PG rated (that in certain cases is a very good thing).

However, we did locate several "out there" attractions that are sure to draw in those tourists that are hungry to get a dose of weird, wacky and wonderful.1. One-Time World's Largest Chair: Washington DC.No US town or city is complete without a landmark that attempts to maintain "World's Largest" status. The people at "Guinness World Records" has to be working overtime thanks to the quantity of wannabe "big things" small towns assert they have.5. Owney - Canine Friend of the US Postal Service. If there is something Washington DC does well (besides being the government centre for the United States) it is document the history of their helpful animals. Owney was a globe-trotting mutt, that pawed his way into the hearts of everyone that came across him. This postal system dog mascot eventually had to be put down, but was lovingly packed and now rests in the National Postal Museum, adorned with the many awards he accumulated within his lifetime.

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