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World's Largest Ball of Paint

Alexandria, Indiana
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Built1977
TypeGiant objects

Mike Carmichael and his young son started with a baseball and a coat of blue house paint in 1977, and the ball now carries more than 27,000 coats and weighs around two and a half tons. Visitors are invited to add a layer themselves.

Where is World's Largest Ball of Paint?

World's Largest Ball of Paint is in Alexandria, Indiana. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is World's Largest Ball of Paint?

World's Largest Ball of Paint is in Alexandria, Indiana. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

When was World's Largest Ball of Paint built?

World's Largest Ball of Paint dates from 1977.

What other giant roadside attractions are near World's Largest Ball of Paint?

The closest on our map are Old Ben, World's Largest Steer in Kokomo (about 29 miles away as the crow flies), Big John Rocking Chair in Franklin (about 56 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Egg in Mentone (about 66 miles away as the crow flies).

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