The Volkswagen Beetle Spider In Iowa Just Might Be The Strangest Roadside Attraction Yet
By Kim Magaraci|Published February 19, 2020
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Did you know that Spider Bugs featuring vintage Volkswagens are scattered throughout America’s rural landscapes? If you’ve ever found yourself on a road trip across Iowa, there’s a chance you’ve stumbled upon one of the strangest roadside attractions in the Hawkeye State after a quick detour from I-80. Visit the Volkswagen Beetle Spider In Iowa to see this oddity for yourself.
Iowa's very own "Spider Bug" can be found in the miniature town of Avoca. You'll find fewer than 1,500 people living in this community, and every single one of them can direct you to The Bug.
Roadtrippers and VW fans often add this Volkswagen Beetle Spider In Iowa to their must-see list when they're traveling through the western part of the state. It makes for a great photo pit-stop!
What exactly is the Avoca Spider Bug? Well, it's a piece of art on a rural country road. A real vintage Volkswagen Bug sits on top of 8 metal spider legs. It's a great blend of fascinating and creepy.
Travis and Angela Campbell built the Spider Bug across the street from their father Darwin’s homestead. Kind of a strange gift, but I'm sure he appreciates it.