Loo and Behold: Bizarre Bathrooms You have to See to Believe

When nature calls when we are out and about, most of us expect a stall or four walls, a toilet seat, and a roll of toilet paper, but in some places, you can get much more than this. Some public bathrooms are raising eyebrows and turning heads with their unusual concepts and modern technology.

A Throne for the Boldest Adventurers

In Columbus, Indiana, you’ll find a toilet designed for kids who like a little more adventure. You’ll find it at Kidscommons, a local children’s museum. Visitors can take a plunge down the world’s largest toilet slide. The slide is part of the ExploraHouse exhibit, where they learn about the inner workings of a home. At the end of the exhibit, they can take a ride that flushes them through a winding slide.

Redefining the Restroom Break at the Lavatory Madeleine

If you go beneath the Place de la Madeleine in Paris, you’ll find a public toilet that is so elegant it redefines the bathroom break. This is not just any ordinary public bathroom; it’s an Art Nouveau piece created in 1905. It features stained glass windows, varnished mahogany, and intricately created mosaics.
Visitors can use this bathroom for a small fee and experience a bit of luxury.

The Perfect Place for a Pit Stop

If you happen to be taking a drive along the coast of California and need a place for a pit stop, make your way to the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Here, the men you’re traveling with can check out a bathroom with a urinal unlike anything they’ve seen before.
The motel is known for its kitchy decor, and the urinal is no different. Its cascading waterfall is activated by a motion sensor. When someone stands at the urinal, the water will pour down the rear of the urinal structure.

Getting Fancy in New York City

Bryant Park is not just known for its fashion shows; it also has one of the fanciest restrooms in the city. Step inside and instead of grimy grey walls and wet floors, you’ll have fresh flowers, art pieces, and classical music. A bathroom attendant is there to make sure you have everything well-stocked and clean, while large, frosted windows let in natural light to make the experience even better.

Is it A Bathroom or Is it Art?

The small town of Kawakawa, New Zealand, just might be the home of the most photographed public restroom. The Hundertwasser Toilets were designed by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and opened in 1999.

These restrooms are known for their bright colors and use of recycled materials. You’ll find bricks from a building that used to be a bank, and recycled glass bottles. There is even a live tree growing right up through the roof to showcase how nature and architecture can blend together.
If you want your next bathroom break to be more than just the average pit stop. Check out these unique spots. You can find them across the U.S. and around the world.