"Big Things in a Small Town",so much collaboration of great minds are in here,it's in Guinness…read more world Records as well.We are so happy to see everything in few hours.This town has a very beautiful landscaping,love the flowers all around,well taken care of.Get the checklist of the attractions from the Welcome Center.

Casey bills themselves as a "Small Town, Big Things" and they're not kidding. Located just off I-70…read moreand even if you don't want to see some of the further away Largest Things, the World's Largest Rocking Chair is in downtown and surrounded by Largest things, There is parking nearby and you can walk around to see the stuff. One of which is, yes, the World's Largest Rocking Chair. Sadly you can't sit in it but you can take pictures with it and even touch it. I found this one to be one of the most interesting World's Largest things, right up with the mailbox that you can go inside and the wind chimes that you can sound. Stop by and check them out. [Review 19675 overall - 130 in Illinois - 647 of 2023.]

The World's Largest Teeter Totter: A Giant Balancing Act…read more Casey, IL, adds another playful gem to its collection of oversized attractions with the World's Largest Teeter Totter. Perfect for thrill-seekers and photo lovers, this giant seesaw offers a fun experience for visitors of all ages. While the teetering motion is available only when an attendant is present--usually Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the sign--you can still climb to the top anytime for a unique view and photo op. It's a creative and interactive highlight in this charming small town's lineup of "big" surprises!

During the tourist season, the World's Largest Teeter Totter is more interactive than some of the…read moreother World's Largest Things. This one you can climb on and when it's operating, it actually balances. On a Sunday afternoon out of season, the totter was chained down and immovable. You can still walk along it from end to end to the top. At that point, it's imagination. [Review 19677 overall - 132 in Illinois - 649 of 2023.]

Come to Casey and see the World's Largest Things. They're all over town and it's only a couple of…read moremiles off I-70 as you're passing between Terre Haute and Saint Louis. On the the big ones in the downtown core is this, the World's Largest Wind Chime. It is accessed through the patio area of what looks like a cute restaurant, Whitling Whimsy Cafe, which was closed on Sunday when I was here. In fact, most of the town was closed on Sunday. Still, the Things are accessible. The Wind Chime is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records and are 49 feet tall with the largest chime being 42 feet long. There is a center rope pull so that you can make the chimes sound if it's not a windy day. I like that this one is interactive. [Review 19676 overall - 131 in Illinois - 648 of 2023.]

The World's Largest Wind Chime is located right in the heart of downtown CAsey, IL, (a quaint…read morelittle town with a population of 3,000). The Wind Chime, Rocking Chair and tetter totter are all located right outside or across the street from the Whitling Whimsy Cafe. This is one of a dozen "things" offically recognized as the World's Largest: World's Largest Wind Chime World's Largest Golf Tee World's Largest Pitchfork World's Largest Rocking Chair World's Largest Wooden Shoes World's Largest Mailbox World's Largest Gavel World's Largest Truck Key World's Largest Barbershop Pole World's Largest Teeter Totter World's Largest Golf Driver World's Largest Swizzle Spoon Well worth a detour off of I-70.

This set of big things is inside the store. You can see them from the glass of the front of the…read morestore if it is closed. Another plus from the very nice small town.

At last, a mailbox that can handle all your Amazon packages--no dreaded pickup notices needed!…read more The World's Largest Mailbox in Casey, IL, is a quirky, must-see attraction where you can send postcards and admire its massive size. Big enough to fit your packages, it's the perfect remedy for the hassle of package pickups.

This was so much fun to come see. It stands out and is easy to get to. We went up and you can…read morecertainly feel it shaped just a little bit when people are walking on it. You can see the whole town almost just from standing in the mailbox. We went on a Sunday and the town was really quiet so it was not overpopulated at all.

Not far from several of the other World's Largest Things, the World's Largest Barber Pole is in…read moredowntown Casey across from the World's Largest Mailbox. This interesting and functional barber pole is 14 feet tall and just about 4 feet wide. Spinning like barber poles do. If you're driving on I-70 between Saint Louis and Terre Haute, this is an interesting and fun detour to stretch your legs instead of hitting up a rest area or truck stop. Most of the stuff is nearby this one. It is not actually the World's Largest. I spotted one in Oregon that is a whopping 72 feet tall though that one is not spinning or active. [Review 19678 overall - 133 in Illinois - 650 of 2023.]

The World's Largest Barbershop Pole is located in the heart of downtown Casey, IL, (a quaint little…read moretown with a population of 3,000). The Barberpole is located closed to the Largest Mailbox and Birdcage. This is one of a dozen "things" offically recognized as the World's Largest: World's Largest Wind Chime World's Largest Golf Tee World's Largest Pitchfork World's Largest Rocking Chair World's Largest Wooden Shoes World's Largest Mailbox World's Largest Gavel World's Largest Truck Key World's Largest Barbershop Pole World's Largest Teeter Totter World's Largest Golf Driver World's Largest Swizzle Spoon Well worth a detour off of I-70.

Highly recommend taking a trip out to the small unique town. There's plenty very large things check…read moreout like a giant mail box or a rocking chair. Some solid restaurants are available as well but they do seem to close early. People are friendly and more than willing to take a photo of you standing in front of a giant taco.

Big fun! - - - - - -…read more- - September, 2024 Visit We learned of Casey, IL, several years ago in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article sharing how Casey is home to many of the world's largest items; at the time of the article, the total was 8 items; the total is now up to 12 of the world's largest items. This year we visited for a third time and it gets better each trip! Casey is pronounced Kay-zee, and Jim Bolin grew up there and is the person responsible for starting the world's largest items; the wind chimes were first, then the golf tee, and now several items. This visit we saw: 1. World's Largest Teeter Totter 2. World's Largest Wind Chime (first item) - we rang it 3. World's Largest Barber Shop Pole 4. World's Largest Mailbox 5. World's Largest Rocking Chair We also saw some big things that are not the world's largest: 1. Ruler 2. Pencil 3. Knitting Needles 4. Nails Twisted Around Each Other Puzzle 5. Antlers At the world's largest mailbox, we were happy to see that the ice cream shop was still open, and we all enjoyed two scoops: - Salted Caramel and Superman - Salted Caramel and Mint chocolate Chip - Salted Caramel, 2 - Zanzibar Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Very good! We saw the poem "God Made a Farmer" and listened to the Paul Harvey rendition of that important poem, on YouTube as we drove through town. Thank you to the Bolin family and all at Casey's Big Things in a Small Town Workshop who make these wonderful things for us all; the entire town makes you smile, and the world needs more smiles! ----- ----- -----

It's a new bridge but still done in that classic style. We took this in before the Covered Bridge…read moreFestival so we could enjoy the beautiful area before the crowds. If you come during the festival this place is filled with activities and vendors

Such a pretty view of a little waterfall near this old mill! There's also a historic marker nearby…read more Phone service connectivity is a major issue when touring Parke County, so it was a huge perk to get free wifi at this location as I planned my next stop.

This mural is only 12 x 12 but features a local celebrity known for his loyalty and dedication…read more Stiffy Green was a British Bulldog who followed his owner everywhere. When the owner passed away Stiffy found his owner's mausoleum and stood guard . Eventually the loyal pet passed away on his own and to protect the loyal pet from damage/vandalism, he was stuffed and now resides in the Vigo County museum. I am sure there is a lot more to the story, but you can research that on your own. If you are driving north on 7th, you can easily spot his mural on the side of the building. I find it delightful that there was such a bond between a man and his pet. Whenever you are in the area, be aware of the multiple images of Stiffy hat can be found around town including having his own beer! Review #3972