It's officially the World's Largest Key, standing at 28 feet and 1 inch by 11 feet and 4 inches. I…read moresay officially because this very large key made it into the Guinness World Records in 2018. So, there you have it. It's official. Apparently, this key is a replica of the key to the record holder's Chevy Silverado truck. I say, if you're going to go through the trouble of creating the world's largest key, you might as well make it significant to your life, right? Why not make the world's largest key look like your normal-sized truck key? What fun. Speaking of tons of fun, there is a Bible verse plaque that's next to this, the World's Largest Key. All of the big attractions in Casey, Illinois, have a Bible verse attached to them, because of course they do. Unfortunately, like all of the other Bible verses, this one is nebulously related to the very big thing in a clunky, shoe-horned way. I'll let you look up Matthew 16:19 yourself.

Another larger than life structure in this amazing lovely small town. The town is filled with…read moreattractions. Not on the main street but easily found while walking around the town.

One of the first big objects created, this Ear of Corn was carved by with a chainsaw. It is…read moreappropriately positioned outside "The Farmer's Wife". Be sure to check out the farm themed mural on the side of the building.

Despite all my rage, I am still just a person in a cage. You, too, can be in a cage (with rage, or…read moresome other emotion) when you step inside this giant bird cage in Casey, Illinois. Is this the world's largest bird cage? I can't say yes with confidence, because I'm not seeing anywhere online that it's officially the world's largest. Even this Yelp listing lists this roadside attraction as a "giant bird cage." But do we really need to bandy about with the superlatives in order to appreciate the grandness of this bird cage? I don't think so. Let's just appreciate it for what it is: a Giant Bird Cage. This really is a very large bird cage! Multiple people can get into this thing. It's a good photo op, for sure. There's also a bench in the cage that swings, so that's fun. Giant Bird Cage is located on the far end of the main drag of large things, near the World's Largest Mailbox.

Another small town, big attraction. The city of Casey is a wonderful small community to visit.read more

The Big Pencil might not be the world's largest pencil, but it's still a big freaking pencil. Some…read moremight even say it's a giant pencil. It's 32.5 feet long, whereas the real world's largest pencil is 76 feet and change. It looks sharp, pointing down to the sidewalk the way that it does, but of course it's not. It's a No. 2 pencil, the best kind to fill out scantrons. I'm hoping that Casey, Illinois, will somehow create a world's largest scantron. This big pencil is located by a coffee shop and t-shirt shop, on the north side of W. Main Street.

I love exploring Casey and finding all of the World's Largest Things. This one is the Big Pencil…read moreand it's over 30 feet long. Surrounded by other big things, it's a quirky roadside attraction and worth a stop to see. The point isn't too sharp and the eraser gets rid of big mistakes. Welcome to Casey! [Review 2035 of 2024 - 218 in Illinois - 23056 overall]

The Big Yardstick in Casey is a perfect example of the town's commitment to making everyday objects…read morehilariously oversized. Calling this thing a "yardstick" is generous at best. It's not three feet long unless you're using some kind of Casey-specific measurement system where *everything* is legally required to be gigantic. It's basically a yardstick that went to the gym, bulked up, and now intimidates every normal ruler within a five mile radius. It's a quick goofy stop and fits right in with Casey's collection of delightfully unnecessary large objects. Enjoy the other Big Things in this Small Town! [Review 1053 of 2026 - 232 in Illinois - 26232 overall]

This is another whimsical attraction in the lovely little big town of Casey. It's an easy walk to…read morego see and is near the Big Pencil. There is SCRIPTURE on the side: "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judges, and with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:2. A really must see.

Our tour guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, fun, and ensured we had time to look around…read morebefore moving on in the tour. As a privately owned cave, you can really get up close to cave features while still being respectful of the fragile ecosystem.

Was a great experience, and our tour guide was awesome, he was very well versed in the history of…read morethe cavern and made it a wonderful learning experience.

We had an amazing experience at Hunter's Honey Farm the weekend before Christmas! We got to…read morehand-pour beeswax candles and fill a honey bear with fresh, raw, unfiltered honey--such a fun, hands-on activity that even my teenager and her friend loved. Kelley was fantastic, sharing her knowledge of sustainable beekeeping and the care that goes into producing pure, organic honey straight from the hive. The farm gift shop was stocked with incredible raw, unprocessed honey, honeycomb, and beeswax products--we left with plenty! We're so excited to come back this summer for the Honey House Tour, Beehive Tour, Forestry Tour, and Queen Special Tour! Getting to work a live beehive with a beekeeper and see the honey extraction process will be unforgettable. If you're looking for the best raw, organic honey in Indiana and a truly unique farm experience, Hunter's Honey Farm is a must-visit!

One of our new favorite traditions is cutting down our tree at Hunter's Honey Farm! This year we…read moreactually went out and tagged it when it was warm and then went back on Wednesday to cut it down. So many cool things about that experience... 1) I used a chainsaw for the first time and now I want to cut down all the trees! 2) We put something that wouldn't fit in our car in our relatively new truck bed... it was sooooo big! 3) While I was there, I bought several jars of their honey (again)! They have completely embraced the "hot honey" trend and are making some amazing honeys that are perfect for a nice "drizzle" on pizza, a Christmas ham or even as a sweetener in your green beans or spaghetti sauce! Their service is fantastic and you're even able to taste a few before buying! Go see them for gift baskets or to join their "honey (not jelly) of the month club" #iykyk

I have been going to Riggs for years and have just gotten around to writing a review! While I don't…read morelove beer or wine I do love coming here! I love that it's family friendly and I love that they always have food or that you can bring food in yourself. They usually have live music or some type of event going on if you're not into drinking outside, i genuinely feel like this place has something for everyone

Like a fine wine or a good beer, Riggs has aged to perfection. I am afraid that this little secret…read morehas gotten out as this is still one of the best breweries in the entire state. Their beer is fresh, varied in types, and the whole vibe is still German bier garden. While we are talking about heavy hitter German brews, this place is oddly affordable, but still a thief to your wallet (in the best way possible). They started to bring food trucks around which is a good call. I look forward to come to CU so that I can stop by! This place is still the real deal and it's insane that it's in Central Illinois. How lucky they are to have this kind of place!

I wish I caught the gentleman's name that gave us the tour! Our family could tell that he was very…read morepassionate about the fact based stories that he told about Thomas Lincoln and his family. This was an unexpected stop on our back back home to Indiana! So incredibly thankful for the tour and now newly gained knowledge! Hope to be back to see the inside of the museum. Until next time! Thank you so much , The Dixon Family

This is not "Abe Lincoln", but his father "Thomas Lincoln". They were owned by Abraham Lincoln and…read moredeeded to his father Thomas. There's a museum which talks about the time/place when Thomas Lincoln lived here - takes about 45 minutes. There are groups where it is set up with buildings and farm animals of the Thomas' Lincoln's time. His grave is just down the road. A key part compares two farmers of the time period. One is a farmer from the area that was interested in farming for profit with the latest technology and Thomas Lincoln, who farmed for the purpose of being a self-sufficient farm owner. There is an example of the homes of each type of farmer. We went in March; apparently there are tours during the summer. Ours was self-guided.