Illinois is home to a wealth of roadside attractions, and none are as unique as the fire-breathing dragon. Seriously, there is a dragon in Illinois, and it breathes real fire. Unlike most attractions that are just for looking, this one has an interactive element.

For anyone who thinks our state is boring, tell them about this. Keep scrolling to find out where it’s at.

About an hour or so east of St. Louis on I-70 is the town of Vandalia nestled along the Kaskaskia River. Most do not know that it is home to one of the state's most intriguing roadside attractions.
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Behold - the Kaskaskia Dragon. Located just off Veterans Parkway, this is a popular tourist destination for anyone traveling through Illinois.
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Situated next to a house, the property also contains the statue of a man who was burnt to a crisp by the beast.
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The dragon is token-operated, and you can buy the coins online for $1 each. They will ship to you for free.
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You can also get souvenir t-shirts and a temporary tattoo on the website.
This is what the fire-breathing dragon looks like in action. Keep scrolling for a video of it throwing flames.
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This location is a popular place for GeoCache enthusiasts. It's like a nationwide scavenger hunt where people hide things for others to find, like money, poems, toys, and other tiny things. Stop by on your next drive through the state.
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The fire-breathing dragon is located at 2024 Progress West Drive in Vandalia, and you can learn more about it on its Facebook page and buy tokens on its website. Now, see the Kaskaskia Dragon in action for yourself.

If stange attractions are your hobby, then take a trip across the state to these 11 Illinois roadside oddities.

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