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World's Largest Ball of Paint

10696 N. 200 W, Alexandria, Indiana 46001 USA

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“Like watching paint dry”

Stop by this private residence (call for appointment) to check out the world's largest ball of paint. The ball started out the size of a baseball, but turned into the behemoth it is today. It is certifiably recognized by guiness, and travelers can see a portion that has been carved out, exposing layers upon layers, and years upon years of paint. So stop by, and watch paint dry in the best way possible.

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Reviewed by
Jungalero

  • 5 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
April 13, 2015
Rated 5.0

One of the more fun stops I made along my recent cross-country trek, and a great conversation piece. It's in the middle of nowhere but worth the drive; the size of it has to be seen to be believed. The family that started it has kept track of every single person that has applied a layer to the ball including the date and color, by having you sign into the guestbook. You're offered a variety of colors to choose from, with the only stipulation being that you have to paint a different one from the last. I chose teal, which upon a quick check by the wife hadn't been used in over a 100 layers. Calling ahead was easy and they were very accommodating with the time; I arrived there around 7pm and there was another pair of people coming about an hour after me. Thanks to the internet they get visitors from all over the world.

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Reviewed by
lesrklein

  • 3 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
April 06, 2018
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Make sure to call ahead, with plenty of time. I was hoping to see this about an hour ahead of when we would be driving by, but they unfortunately had no availability. Call a day ahead, at least.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
cinadog

  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
July 20, 2017
Rated 5.0

I'm so glad we stopped! It's so much bigger than this picture already! Bring $20 with you to get an awesome t-shirt that says you painted. Sign the wall, get a certificate, best roadside stop of this trip by far.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
karpeebs

  • 71 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
September 08, 2021
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This is an epic roadtrip stop! It is located at their home so you must call for a reservations. We had the privilege of painting layer 27,563 on the Largest Ball of Paint. Mike made the experience so wonderful with his stories of how this all started. I highly recommend you stop here and get your certificate. It is no charge, but we paid for a t-shirt and for there lunch for the day. Thanks Mike, we Loved it!

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Reviewed by
deannatrusty

  • 38 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
August 03, 2021
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How many times do you get the chance to put a 27486th coat of paint on the worlds largest ball of paint. Worth the stop. Folks are very friendly.

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  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
July 23, 2021
Rated 1.0

Wish I would have read the reviews, a road side attraction that requires call ahead reservations shouldn't be labeled as a roadside attraction. Would not make the effort to stop again.

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Reviewed by
Tobias D Bird

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
July 28, 2020
Rated 1.0

I guess I should have read the small print...appointment REQUIRED? Literally no one waiting and the lady turned us away.

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Reviewed by
kawhite823

  • 1 Review
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March 27, 2018
Rated 5.0

Worth a stop. Call for an appointment. Really nice really family. You can paint the next layer or just enjoy the wackiness!

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Reviewed by
cinadog

  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
July 20, 2017
Rated 5.0

I'm so glad we stopped! It's so much bigger than this picture already! Bring $20 with you to get an awesome t-shirt that says you painted. Sign the wall, get a certificate, best roadside stop of this trip by far.

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Reviewed by
ChandraMurphy

  • 8 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
August 07, 2016
Rated 5.0

Cool to be a part of this world record holding paint ball. Mike and Glenda are very nice people.

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World's Largest Ball of Paint

10696 N. 200 W
Alexandria, Indiana
46001 USA
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