Louisiana‘s “Singing Oak” Named Among Nation’s moast Unique Roadside Attractions
A Louisiana landmark has earned national recognition as one of the most captivating roadside attractions in the United States. HGTV recently highlighted The Singing Oak in Louisiana as part of a state-by-state list of quirky and memorable stops for travelers. The list, published September 26, 2025, features attractions ranging from the World’s Largest Ball of Paint in Indiana to Cadillac ranch in Texas.
The Singing Oak, located in Louisiana, joins a diverse collection of oddities and past sites that draw tourists and locals alike. HGTV’s feature comes as roadside attractions experience a resurgence in popularity,fueled by a desire for unique travel experiences and a growing appreciation for Americana. The list aims to provide inspiration for off-the-beaten-path adventures across the country.
According to the HGTV article, The Singing Oak is a unique natural phenomenon.The tree, located in Louisiana, is said to “sing” or emit a low, resonant hum when the wind blows through it’s branches. The article does not provide specific details about the tree’s location or history beyond its unusual acoustic properties.
The HGTV list includes:
* Alabama: Vulcan Park & Museum
* Alaska: Hammer Museum
* arizona: World’s largest rose bush
* Arkansas: Quigley’s Castle
* California: Glass Beach
* Colorado: Seven Keys Lodge
* Connecticut: The Book Barn
* Delaware: 20-foot-tall doctor’s bag
* Florida: Smallest post office
* Georgia: Tiny Doors ATL
* Hawaii: Mail a coconut at the hoolehua post office
* Idaho: Idaho potato Museum
* Illinois: World’s largest things in Casey, Illinois
* Indiana: World’s largest ball of paint
* Iowa: Elwood
* Kansas: Land and Sky Scenic Byway
* Kentucky: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
* Maine: Wild Blueberry heritage Center
* Maryland: The Enchanted Forest
* Massachusetts: Paper House
* Michigan: Food Gatherers
* minnesota: Angle Inlet on Lake of the Woods
* Mississippi: The Crossroads
* Missouri: World’s largest fork
* Montana: Crow Country
* Nebraska: Carhenge
* Nevada: International Car Forest
* New Hampshire: Chutters
* New Jersey: The largest light bulb in the U.S.
* New Mexico: The Blue Hole
* New York: The Big Duck
* North Carolina: World’s largest chest of drawers
* North Dakota: World’s largest scrap metal structure
* Ohio: World’s largest basket
* Oklahoma: Pops
* Oregon: Mill Ends Park
* Pennsylvania: The Haines Shoe house
* rhode Island: Green Animals Topiary Gardens
* South Carolina: Peachoid
* South Dakota: Corn Palace
* Tennessee: Sunsphere
* Texas: Cadillac Ranch
* Utah: Hole ‘N’ the Rock
* Vermont: World’s tallest filing cabinet
* Virginia: The Spite House
* Washington: Fremont Troll
* West Virginia: World’s largest teapot
* Wisconsin: World’s tallest grandfather clock
* Wyoming: Tree Rock
Presley Bo Tyler,a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today,can be reached at PTyler@Gannett.com or on X @PresleyTyler02.
