If you enjoy weird sights, the World's Largest Jackrabbit statue is a fun bookmark in Odessa, TX.
You could easily drive by it and not know it. It doesn't stand out. The statue itself is grey with a gold medallion and a red/white/blue ribbon around its neck. It tends to blend in with its surroundings especially on a day like we visited (3/29/2024).
There are a couple of signs on either side of it with interesting history pertaining to Odessa & the hare organism.
There was ample, free parking.
If you have time, walk a short distance to the "P.I.F" (Pay It Forward) sculpture. The artistic messages will put inspiration in your heart.
PS - Jackalopes are in the same category as dragons, unicorns, and mermaids... as much as I wish they were reality they are very much non-existent. It doesn't matter that they are Odessa's local hockey team mascot. So when someone not from Texas tells me they "saw a jackalope in the pasture the other day" (and sadly this has happened more than once), I'm automatically putting you on the crazy list. read more