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Larger Than Life
Have you ever seen a 38-foot-tall cow? How about a 26-foot-tall buffalo? You can see these giants in New Salem and Jamestown, and much more scattered throughout North Dakota. Take a memorable drive down the Enchanted Highway, a 30-mile stretch dotted with giant metal sculptures. Or make a side trip to check out Wee’l Turtle, Wally the Walleye or Sandy the Sandhill Crane.
Here is a listing of Larger Than Life sculptures throughout North Dakota:
Wee'l Turtle: In Dunseith you’ll find the Wee'l Turtle, a huge artistic work that is truly a one-of-a-kind. Constructed entirely of hundreds of wheels painted green, it is a must-see tourist attraction.
Tommy Turtle: The world's largest turtle.
Wally the Walleye: The world's largest walleye.
Wheat Monument: The permanent tribute to progress made from pioneer days to present day. The monument to agriculture rises 35 feet and black granite panels are made from same stone used in Viet Nam Memorial.
Enchanted Highway: The Enchanted Highway features the world's largest metal sculptures produced by artist Gary Greff.
Wahpper the Catfish: The world's largest catfish.
Salem Sue: The world's largest holstein cow.
Sandy: The world's largest sandhill crane.
World's Largest Buffalo: Click here to view the cement sculpture.
Seaman the Dog: Click here to view Meriwether Lewis' dog.
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Mandan Chief Sheheke: The 12-foot-tall steel statues at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
Rusty the Turtle: The two-ton turtle.
Viking Statue: 25-foot-tall Viking.
Northern Lights Tower: This 88 1/2-foot-tall illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metalic paint is dedicated to on of Northern Plains' most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
Zombie Golf Giant: Click here to view "Big Gene".
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