Travelers Are Often Dazed And Confused When They Drive By This Bizarre Bull In Iowa

When it comes to odd roadside attractions, Iowa may be the king of the country! Not only do we show off our Volkswagen Beetle Spider, but we’re also home to the world’s largest popcorn ball, the world’s largest frying pan, and a few more oddities that are larger-than-life. None of our roadside attractions are as well known and well-loved as Albert the Bull — a quirky character that lives in the town of Audubon.

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In 2017, Albert and his caretakers received a grant that was used to clean him up and repaint him. Then, a few months later, a film crew came to town and Albert became famous nationwide.

Albert was the star of a Super Bowl commercial in 2018! Check out his moment in the spotlight:

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Cattlemen had complained for years that these bulls only have brown eyes. Regardless of color, the eyes are a window into the soul of this enormous concrete town mascot.

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Have you stopped to see Albert the Bull recently? Visit his park for a breath of fresh air!

You can see the story of Albert the Bull and hear from the people that helped build him in the 1960s by watching The Story of Albert The Bull on Youtube, here. It’s fascinating to see how a small town has rallied around such a large critter!