Big Blue Bug

The drive from Cape Cod to New York City—much of which passes through the stale landscape that is Connecticut—is far from riveting. But as opposed to many dull highway routes in the United States, the Interstate 95 portion of the trip features the occasional roadside gem. The standout and absolute must-see is Providence, Rhode Island icon Nibbles D. Woodaway. Nibbles, the giant (and anatomically correct) termite mascot of extermination company Big Blue Bug Solutions, is 58 feet long and weighs in at a whopping two tons. Usually referred to by locals as “The Big Blue Bug,” Mr. Woodaway acquired his current moniker, the winning entry of a radio contest, in 1990. Nibbles didn’t disappoint, and was well worth striking Orange, Connecticut’s Pez Museum from our itinerary.

Nibbles

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