Roadside oddityHidden gem

World's Largest Ball of Paint

Alexandria, Indiana

A baseball turned into a giant ball by tens of thousands of coats of paint, and you can add your own.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
20 min

Mike Carmichael started painting a baseball in 1977 and it has grown to a huge ball of paint. Visitors have been invited to add a coat. It sits in a purpose-built shed in Alexandria, so check ahead for opening arrangements.

Good to know

  • Check ahead for visiting arrangements before you detour
Vehicles
Campervans fine

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