World's Largest Mailbox — Attraction in Casey

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Thought for 4 seconds ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must‑see small‑town gem packed with BIG surprises!

If you’re driving anywhere near eastern Illinois, do yourself a favor and detour into Casey. This tiny town has turned “roadside attraction” into an art form, with more than a dozen Guinness‑certified World’s Largest items sprinkled around its walkable downtown. Our family spent an unforgettable afternoon here and could have stayed longer!

Highlights:

World’s Largest Rocking Chair & Wind Chime – enormous, beautifully crafted, and perfect for photos.

Taco‑sized fun for kids – from the giant mailbox you can actually climb into and mail a postcard, to the massive pencil, gavel, and seesaw, every stop felt like a real‑life scavenger hunt.

Friendly locals – every shop owner greeted us with a smile and offered insider tips. We even got a history lesson about how these “Big Things” revitalized the town.

Charming boutiques & cafés – don’t skip Whitling Whimsy for sweet treats or the cutest souvenir shops tucked into historic brick buildings. Prices were refreshingly reasonable.

Clean, convenient amenities – plenty of free parking, spotless public restrooms, and clear signage make the experience stress‑free for families.

Casey isn’t just a quick photo‑op; it’s an uplifting reminder of small‑town creativity and community spirit. Whether you’ve got restless kids in the car or simply love quirky Americana, add Casey, IL to your itinerary—you’ll leave with giant smiles and even...

Casey, IL, exit 129 off I-70 is a LITTLE TOWN WITH LOTS OF BIG THINGS. It's a fun place to visit, especially with a family. Most displays are outside and FREE. A few are inside businesses that were not open when we've visited.

We've been there twice, both times on a Sunday, and most places are closed. It's a "faith based community" that believes Sundays are for faith and family. I like the Bible quotes that are displayed throughout town.

There is an ice cream shop, however, next to the mailbox, that has been open both times. And there are a couple fast food places near the highway if you really need food. I want to return on a weekday to eat at the restaurant by the wind chime. It looks like it would be so tasty and cozy.

There are public restrooms open throughout town. Pull up a map online before you visit to help you navigate what you want to see and do. I think there is also a little trolley to take you from one thing to the next. We just park in different locations and walk to the displays clustered in each area.

My sister and I visited in early spring. When we returned in early August, we were pleasantly surprised by all the colorful flowers everywhere. (I included photos of the ones near the wind chime and the...

The little town of Casey is home to some of the biggest and best attractions around but this is the most impressive. You can't miss it in the downtown area. I don't know how long it has been there but it has a lot of construction going on below. Leads me to believe it is newer. Go into the candy depot behind it and get a postcard or two to send home. Walk up the stairs into the box and enjoy the view. There is a slot to mail the postcards up there. Drop them one at a time. Mail triggers the red flag on the outside of the box to raise. After a few minutes it drops back down again. You can see the mechanism that raises the flag on the wall. If you are quick you can make it down to see it move. Really enjoyed this and the whole town. Stop by the shop behind the windchimes to see where the biggest...