If you love roadside attractions, you’ll certainly think that this is a good road trip stop. Probably, better than good. Glenn Goode’s Big People in Gainesville, Texas showcases not one, not two, but six roadside attractions in one. This gigantic collection is the work of Glen Goode, who assembled the giants in front of his …
I found this roadside attraction and didn’t want to hog it for myself. This big pink pig smoker at Chasin’ Tail BBQ in Lake Dallas, Texas is anything but boar-ing. Owner Mike Cooper originally began Chasin’ Tail BBQ on the bbq competition circuit. Eventually he brought in co-owner Brooke Asbell and took his passion, and …
For a roadside attraction named “Muffler Man,” not a lot of muffler men actually hold mufflers. You’ll sometimes see axes, American flags, custom-built rockets, or, often, nothing at all. But for whatever reason, mufflers aren’t as popular accessories as you think they’d be. But there are three Muffler Men in Dallas, Texas and each one …
Route 66 runs nearly 2,500 miles across cover across eight states. At every turn you’ll find a treasure trove of vintage motels, roadside attractions, natural wonders, iconic restaurants, and more. While driving Route 66 is a bucket list experience in itself, the journey is filled with Route 66 bucket list experiences and amazing things to …
Come around and take a spin on this Oklahoma City attraction: the Wheeler Ferris Wheel and big OKC Sign. The Wheeler District is an up-and-coming neighborhood in Oklahoma City. Located between downtown and Capitol Hill. There are new developments, shops, public spaces, and restaurants being built to revitalize this area of the city. At the …
If you’re looking for a unique hotel in Oklahoma City that combines vintage charge, modern amenities, and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments, you’ve got to spend the night here: The Classen Inn in Oklahoma City. The Classen Inn is an intimate 18-room motel to features a colorful and kitschy vintage look. The renovated building was built …
Planning a Route 66 road trip and not sure where to start? With nearly 2,500 miles of road to cover across eight states, a Route 66 road trip can be difficult to plan. We’ve put together a Route 66 road trip planner to help you plan your stops, itinerary, lodging, packing list and more. Historic …
You have plenty of options for stops on a Route 66 road trip. There are plenty of weird roadside attractions. Delicious diners. Neon signs. Vintage service stations. Retro hotels. But if you want to dig deeper and learn more about the Mother Road or a local town, you’ll definitely want to add a few Route …
Traveling the great Mother Road is an adventure of a lifetime. The journey takes you 2,500 miles from the midwest to the West coast, traveling through eight states — Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. You can make the drive in a few days if you put the pedal to the …
Sitting in a hot car on a hot day. An air conditioner that’s either too strong or too weak. Sweaty bodies cramped together in the back seat. And long stretches of road with nothing to see. As much as I love taking road trips, at times, they can be kind of uncomfortable experiences. But that …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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