Driving the backroads of Kentucky can often be a memorable adventure. Pass by rolling hills, climb mountains, and wind through rocky walls that hover above you. There are also endless miles of country roads that take you to a quirky roadside attraction in Kentucky. In Simpson County, right along the Tennessee border, you’ll find historic sites, horse racing, southern charm, and a literal fork in the road. If you are up for a road-tripping adventure, head to the town of Franklin and see if you can track down this endearing work of art and roadside attraction in Kentucky! What roadside attractions in Kentucky are your all-time favorites? Let us know in the comments.

Surely we've all come to a fork in the road, whether literally or figuratively.
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But, have you ever seen the actual Fork in the Road in Simpson County, Kentucky? It's pretty interesting, to say the least. Weird... but interesting. And fun!
Simpson County is located along the border of Tennessee and Franklin is really the last town in Kentucky before crossing the state line on I-65.
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It's a beautiful area with a great mix of rural and small town, as well as historical sites.

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And it is also home to the Fork in the Road.
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This is actually one of a few public art displays that are scattered throughout the area. You'll find the fork at 1430 Uhls Road. Trust us, it's a lot more fun than it sounds like it ought to be.
The Fork is a popular stop for those traveling through the area and it's even the ending destination for some who are just out and about for a drive on the backroads of Kentucky.
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It's the perfect mix of weird and wonderful - just enough for folks to want to get a photo of it (or with it) before going on their way.
After you've checked out the Fork in the Road, be sure to visit these other fun things to see and do in Kentucky.
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Franklin is much more than a drive through town and has quite a bit to offer. Where else will you see a giant fork, quite literally in the road? Nowhere but here, of course. Kentucky is known for a lot of things, but its oddities aren't one of them. Perhaps they should be, because this one is fun and interesting (and we wish there were more like it... maybe some other utensils).

Bring a camera, a sense of humor, and an appreciation for all things quirky and track down this roadside attraction in Kentucky. The Fork in the Road in Franklin isn’t the flashiest of attractions, but it’s worthy of some backroad exploring in our wonderful state. Have you come to the Fork in the Road? Would you like to see it in person? Let us know in the comments! Check out this delightfully offbeat attraction in Kentucky in this video:

For more information on this roadside attraction in Kentucky and other features of Franklin, visit the Simpson County Tourism website. What are your favorite oddball attractions in KY? Let us know!

And if you’d like to see more bizarre attractions in Kentucky, take a look at these bucket list destinations in Kentucky that are oddly fun and interesting!

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Fork In The Road

Tori Jane | January 12, 2023
  1. What exactly is the fork in the road in Franklin, Kentucky?  

It’s a delightfully strange roadside attraction that’s impossible to miss. It’s a 21-foot-tall stainless steel dinner fork jutting out of the ground on Uhls Road. It’s fun.  

2. What are some other offbeat attractions in Kentucky?  

Of course, the literal fork in the road is far from the only delightfully weird offbeat attraction in Kentucky. Other oddball things to do in Kentucky are things like:  

 

3. What are some fun things to do in Kentucky?  

Not too interested in the weird stuff? No worries, we still have you covered. Check out some of the other most interesting things to do in Kentucky, such as:  

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Fork in the Road, 1389 Uhls Rd, Franklin, KY 42134, USA