07/22/2025
📍 Bailey, Colorado
This fun hot dog-shaped building has been turning heads since 1966, when it first opened in Denver. Built in the style of novelty architecture (aka "programmatic" architecture), the entire building was crafted to look like a giant hot dog nestled in a bun, complete with mustard.
Over the decades, it’s become one of Colorado’s most beloved roadside attractions — and a must-stop photo op for travelers heading through the Rockies.
🕰️ A Brief History:
1966: Built by architect Lloyd Williams in Denver for about $17,000, originally named The Boardwalk at Coney Island.
1970: Moved to Aspen Park in Conifer, Colorado due to highway construction.
2006: The 42-ton hot dog was moved again to its current and permanent home in Bailey, Colorado, where it overlooks the beautiful South Platte River.
It has been featured in films, TV, and countless travel blogs, becoming part of Americana folklore.
🍟 What You’ll Find There:
Classic American diner fare: hot dogs, fries, root beer floats, and soft-serve ice cream.
Vintage charm, picnic seating, and riverfront views.
Popular stop for families, motorcyclists, road trippers, and Instagrammers.
📸 Fun Fact:
The hot dog is 42 feet long! That’s longer than a Greyhound bus. 🌭🚌
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