Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Big Duck


I visited The Big Duck yesterday. It's my favorite attraction on Long Island. It's a building in the shape of a duck.

The Duck has an interesting history. It was built a century ago by a duck-farmer to promote his business. Later it was bought by the government and is now operated by the State Park Department. Inside the Duck is a gift-shop with cute offerings.

The kitsch of the Duck attracts tourists and makes everyone smile. One interesting feature is that the eyes of the Duck are made from the headlights of a Model T Ford automobile.




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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Nice Duck! But really, your bike steals the show!

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  2. Witchcrafted LifeMay 31, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    That's darling!!! We don't have any giant birds around these parts, but at one of the beaches here you'll find a large peach (fruit) shaped structure that operates as a small concession stand in the summer and which is one of our town's best know symbols.

    Have a fantastic weekend, Ally!
    ♥ Jessica

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  3. Jazzy JackMay 31, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Great shot with the bike. We have big everything over here. The big merino is close by and is a very well endowed ram! Much commented on :-)

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  4. J.May 31, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I love it! Weird unknown places like this are just too fun! (I try to hunt them down!)

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  5. SuzanneMay 31, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Sexy bike. Oh...and a big duck. LOL

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  6. Hollie Black-RamseyMay 31, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    That's on my list of attractions to see when we hit the road!

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  7. melbournebeantasterMay 31, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    That is pretty cool, we really need to start going for more random drives. It has been ages

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  8. Megan GMay 31, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I heard the giant rubber duck is going to be in Philly!

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  9. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Cool piece of architecture!

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  10. LarissaJune 1, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    What a fun building! I think I would love to make an outfit shooting in front of it if I would ever go to Long Island :)
    And by the way, you are of course always welcome for vegan dinner if ever you are in Germany ;)
    Have a great week!
    Larissa
    http://cenestquedelachance.blogspot.de/

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  11. FuzzygaloreJune 1, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    One of the greatest things about Long Island <3 :)

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  12. LouiseJune 1, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    That is the cutest thing ever!! I love that it has a gift shop inside! xx

    Thrive on Novelty

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    1. ShybikerJune 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      And the shopkeepers are always the friendliest.

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  13. FASHION TALESJune 1, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, I've never seen this or been to the Big Duck. Thanks for sharing. I would love to see it some day, and go to the gift shop. <3
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  14. Tilda E.June 1, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I love this sort of thing! Roadside attractions like that always get me to stop :)

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  15. oomph.June 2, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    aw, how cute is that! love it.

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  16. LorenaJune 4, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I'd never heard of this… its solo cute and I like the story about the headlights. I thought it was a monument and was amazed to read its a building.

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  17. TrueScrapAddict@blogspot.comJune 16, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Clever farmer and clever government for not destroying it but for rather putting it to good use ... LOVE your bike in front of it!

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