Listen up — monsters are real. Don’t worry – there aren’t any hiding in the closet, or at the bottom of the stairs when you turn off the light. In fact, the largest, fiercest monster in Delaware isn’t hiding at all! He’s hanging out in front of the Dover Motor Speedway, and he’d actually really like it if you came to visit.
Dover Motor Speedway is more than just a car track. The track hosts live Standardbred harness racing, and the nearby Woodlands is home to Firefly Music Festival. Bally’s also operates a casino resort adjacent to the property.
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However, it’s the motor speedway that draws in thousands of NASCAR and motor racing fans year after year. This is one of the most popular attractions in Delaware.
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The track has been nicknamed the “Monster Mile” for decades, and in 2000, adopted “Miles the Monster” as their mascot. The massive monster statue was built to welcome guests to Dover Motor Speedway in 2008. The official nickname for the monument is the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by Ally.
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Now, Miles stands high over the crowds entering the track, welcoming them to the First State!
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Miles is the largest fiberglass monster in the world. You really have to see him up close to appreciate how massive he is despite being hollow inside!
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The 46-foot-tall monster doesn’t have any legs because the sculptors ran out of room. Even though he’s just half a monster, he weighs more than 20 tons. To put that in perspective, that’s more than three full sized T-Rexes!
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Don’t let Miles the Monster’s enormous size or glowing red eyes scare you, though. He’s truly a unique roadside attraction that you ought to visit, even if it’s just to snap a photo and say hello.
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For more odd fun in the First State, read 8 Roadside Attractions And Quirky Sights That Every Delawarean Should Add To Their Bucket List.
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Address: Miles the Monster Statue, 945 Old Leipsic Rd, Dover, DE 19901, USA
