casey

This small Illinois town may not be Chicago, but it's packed with BIG things you must see.

Have you ever been on one of those never-ending road trips when you wish you had a reason to get out of the car?

If you are of the belief that size matters, boy do I have the Illinois town for you. It's considered one of the weirdest small towns in America as it holds many world records for giant things.

I think there's some compensating going on here, but in this case that's not a bad thing. There is a teeny tiny Illinois town that is known for having some of the world's largest things.

Uncover the remarkable story of Casey, IL, a small town with a big reputation, boasting an impressive 12 Guinness World Records for creating oversized objects like a giant mailbox and truck key.

If you're in the mood for an Illinois-based road trip, a 4-hour ride down I-39 (253 miles) will take you to Casey, Illinois, the home of the world's largest mailbox, rocking chair, barber-pole, wooden clogs, windchimes, pitchfork, key, and so much more.

Like to see strange roadside attractions while taking a trip? Our state has two that are pretty odd.