Pull over for America’s best roadside attractions at Silly America. Explore this roadside attractions blog to find the world’s largest things, weird road trip stops, stupid tourist attractions, fun museums, muffler men, tourist traps, and more in these archives of silly roadside attractions across the country.
San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a historic place of worship that dates back to 1793. Located on the northern end of Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza, the church offers tours for visitors and services for parishioners. The church was originally founded under the direction of Fray Manuel Moreno in 1706. After …
Housed in the historic Santa Fe Depot, the Gallup Cultural Center in Gallup, New Mexico offers programming, exhibits, and arts that celebrate Gallup’s history and the neighboring Native American cultures. The Gallup Cultural Center is housed in a two-story, stucco building that originally served as the local headquarters for the Santa Fe Railway. The building …
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a world-class museum and cultural center that is dedicated to preserving and displaying Pueblo history and culture. The non-profit institution opened in August 1976 with the mission “to preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and respect, the accomplishments …
Clines Corners Travel Center in Clines Corners, New Mexico is a gas station, souvenir shop, and RV Park that has been serving travelers since 1934. Clines Corners was founded by Roy E. Cline in 1934. He wanted to open a convenient stop where “weary travelers to stop, shop, and eat.” Opened between Moriarty and Santa …
Williams, Arizona is known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. It’s an important hub where Route 66 road trippers, Grand Canyon vacationers, and Kaibab National Forest visitors converge. As such, the Williams Visitor Center is a must-stop for anyone who wants more information on the area, needs help planning their adventure, or just needs …
Geronimo Trading Post in Joseph City, Arizona has been open since 1974. The business attracts Route 66 travelers and I-40 road trippers with a series of roadside billboards advertising it’s wares and unusual on-site attraction: the World’s Largest Petrified Tree. Inside Geronimo Trading Post you’ll find Route 66 souvenirs alongside local crafts and other unique …
Seligman, Arizona is known as the “Birthplace of Historic Route 66” due to its role in sparking the revitalization of the famous highway. The town is full of quirky shops and eateries that draw visitors in with funky facades. One of the newest such places in Seligman is the Route 66 RoadRunner. Housed in the …
Seligman, Arizona is known as the “Birthplace of Route 66.” Stop into town for some incredible souvenir shopping with a side of quirk. With so many businesses vying for attention, each one tries to outdo the last. One such shop in Seligman is Route 66 Road Relics, with its bright turquoise exterior, junkyard car parts …
Return to the 50’s Gift Shop in Seligman, Arizona is a blast to the past. Shop for fun souvenirs in a vintage service station on Route 66. Seligman, Arizona is known as “The Birthplace of Route 66.” The town is full of quirky restaurants and shop, each vying for the attention of travelers with a …
When I was planning my last Route 66 road trip several people chimed in to say that Oatman, Arizona was a highlight of their own trip. The town, separated from the rest of the route via a treacherous winding road through the mountains, is markedly different that other “ghost towns” along the route. While many …
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