🎨🐾 Painting History One Layer at a Time: Visiting the World’s Largest Ball of Paint in Alexandria, Indiana!

Simba the Adventure Pup and I rolled into Alexandria, Indiana for one of the most delightfully quirky roadside attractions in the country — the World’s Largest Ball of Paint! 🖌️🐾

What started as a simple baseball has transformed into a 4,000+ pound masterpiece with over 25,000 layers of paint, thanks to decades of dedication and thousands of visitors. And yes — we got to add our own layer! 💙

📍 Location:

World’s Largest Ball of Paint
Alexandria, Indiana – Just off the highway and totally worth the detour

🎨 What to Expect:

• A massive, multicolored paint ball hanging from the ceiling
• A friendly welcome from the creators, who share the ball’s origin story
• You can paint it yourself! (All materials provided)
• A personalized certificate marking your layer number
• Photo ops galore and smiles guaranteed

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🐶 Dog-Friendly Factor:

Simba-approved! 🐾
While Simba didn’t get to handle a brush (he’s more of a paw-painter), he explored the yard, posed with the giant paintball, and soaked up all the cheerful, creative vibes.

🚐 Part of Our Full-Time RV + Roadside Oddities Series

This is exactly the kind of unexpected joy we seek on the road — something offbeat, personal, and full of heart. Whether you’re into Americana, art, or just love unique travel stories, this is a must-see roadside gem.

✨ Final Thoughts

The World’s Largest Ball of Paint isn’t just a Guinness World Record holder — it’s a testament to creativity, community, and colorful adventure. Come see it, paint it, and leave your mark (literally)!

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