What) The Great Statues of Auburn are true roadside colossi that represent an eclectic mix of subjects ranging from Amazon archers, to a coolie pushing a wheelbarrow, to a nude man wrestling with chains. To say that they are larger-than-life size is an understatement: the biggest is 42 feet tall and weighs over 120 tons. Ken Fox (a dentist) began raising his statues in the late '60s, as a political statement. For the first few years the town was against him, even rerouting its school buses out of eyesight. Tempers have since cooled, and now a 45-ton gold miner by Fox stands in Old Town Auburn, commissioned and paid for by its citizens. Fox's "Chinese Coolie," is on the other side of I-80 at the old train station and Chamber of Commerce. "Freedom of Prayer," is a kneeling, nude woman right next to the entrance to his Family Dentistry practice.

    Where) 391 Auburn Ravine Rd (1)

    Why) Essentially, anytime someone dedicates years of his life to the creation of a major artistic project then I will probably stop by if I am in the area.  If it also happens to be a series of sculptures that are free and outdoors then I will be there for certain.