Unique Roadside Attractions You've Got to See on Your Next NY-Area Road Trip
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![The Big Duck greets visitors to Long Island for fun photo-ops and duck-themed goodies in its gift shop. Photo by Gina Massaro](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/lead_big_duck_2-photo-by-gina-massaro-_2.jpg?itok=-fx0g4td)
Summer is the season for road trips, and adding a visit to these unique roadside attractions in New York and New Jersey is practically guaranteed to turn your next road trip into a family memory you will giggle about for years to come. If you need help planning an epic route, we've got ideas for the best summer road trips from NYC, plus plenty more getaway inspiration in our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.