Roadside Attractions - Quirky Pit Stops on a Road Trip

Quirky Outdoor Sculptures at the Barber Marina in Elberta, Alabama

January 13, 2021

Quirky Outdoor Sculptures at Barber Marina Elberta, Alabama

From ferocious-looking, life-sized dinosaurs to a larger-than-life beauty skinny dipping in the bay, the Barber Marina in Elberta, Alabama, near the Gulf Shores is full of fiberglass creations by artist Mark Cline. Search for these outdoor sculptures on 10,000 acres of wooded green space near Wolf Bay and Bay La Launch. insert disclaimer here Visiting …

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Stonehenge Replicas (and Parodies) in the US

December 3, 2020

While England is home to the one and only mysterious megalith known as Stonehenge, the US is home to several Stonehenge replicas and parodies. These are some of the best from coast to coast. Slowly emerging from a grassy field approximately 85 miles west of London, massive stone slabs arranged in a semicircle appear seemingly …

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What to Expect When You Visit Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

December 26, 2020

Along I-40, on the east side of Amarillo, Texas, is Cadillac Ranch. Along this dusty stretch of Lone Start State highway, ten Cadillacs are buried nose-first into the dirt, providing a canvas for an ever-changing public work of art. Here’s what to expect when you visit this quirky spot along Route 66. Have You Visited …

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Ranch House Cafe Along Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico

July 16, 2019

The The Ranch House Cafe is one of the abandoned places along the stretch of Route 66 running through Tucumcari. It is often photographed by those traveling all or a portion of the 2,450 mile long historic route that spans eight states and three time zones.

Abandoned Westerner Drive-Inn Along Route 66 in Tucumcari

March 29, 2020

On the stretch of Route 66 running through Tucumcari, New Mexico, home to more than 40 amazing murals by artist Doug Quarles, is the long-abandoned Westerner Drive-Inn.