13 of the Most Unique McDonald's in the U.S.

Downey, CA may not be a household name but it has a big claim-to-fame as home to the oldest McDonald's that still serves burgers. It is also the second restaurant to be franchised by legendary restauranteurs...

This odd “museum” is not officially owned by McDonald’s corp, but by another restaurant called Juan Pollo, purveyors of rotisserie chicken. Although this is the site of the first McDonald’s restaurant owned ...

Vinita may be relatively unknown in the world but it is in fact home to one of the largest McDonald's on the planet - which is saying a lot when talking about a company with over 30,000 franchises. This one ...

One of the more unique McD's doesn't follow the chain restaurant's architecture or color scheme. This one is a fake train station, and the dining areas are passenger train cars. While you're waiting entertai...

The world's only McDonald's shaped like a flying saucer is located in Roswell, New Mexico, of course! The flying saucer McDonalds also has a "play land" for kids but you cannot mistake its distinctive saucer...

The only McDonald's in the world with turquoise arches can be found in a region where the bright blue-green mineral can be found in abundance. Yet, that's not the reason for the unique arches. When this fran...

This is the best kind of zoo out there - a reasonably priced fast food restaurant populated with fiberglass animals. It's one of the best-decorated McDonald's in the nation, if not the world- a rainforest in...

A McDonald's in New Hyde Park, Long Island is housed in a historic Georgian-style mansion from the 1700s. The building was restored and designated a historic landmark after residents opposed its demolition. ...

The Metro McDonald's near Planet Hollywood and CityCenter stands out with its massive two-story golden arch. Josephine Wee, McDonald's operations manager, aimed to create a unique restaurant that complements...

This famous restaurant is easily recognizable with its iconic golden arches, a symbol of McDonald's in the past. Inside, guests are treated to a fun atmosphere with a black-and-white tiled floor, classic boo...

In the 1980s when McDonald's wanted to open a restaurant in Freeport's historic Gore House mansion, locals were concerned about the clash between the fast-food brand and the mansion's classical Victorian-sty...

In the realm of National Parks and the great outdoors, McDonald's may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, a visit to Montana's iconic Yellowstone National Park can change that perception. Just ou...

UPDATE: The McDonald’s museum in Des Plaines, a replica of Ray Kroc’s first restaurant, was sadly demolished in 2018.

The #1 Store Museum is located in a replica of the restaurant opened in 1955. Unfortun...