J&R's Mini Mart, Deli, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Cafe........, Seligman Arizona
Slow down to take it all in. There is a lot going on here. The picture doesn't do the color justice. It is a bright sky blue color. There...
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In my travels on the back roads doing genealogy research, I’ve seen hundreds of remnants of times gone by. These iconic symbols of "Americana" inspired me to create this blog. By documenting them, I'll remember and maybe you'll find something interesting to hunt down next time you are in one of these areas!
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May 12
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow Arizona
Right in the middle of downtown Winslow is a park inspired by "The Eagles" classic song "Take It Easy". There is, of course, a sculpture...
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Jan 25
Brontosaurus At A Barber Shop, Holbrook Arizona
This dinosaur roadside attraction is in front of the Moon Lite Barber shop. I thought it was someone's house, but you can also see a...
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Jan 25
Painted Cliffs Mural, Lupton Arizona
This painting has stood the test of time as it was likely done in the 1950's. It is above the, now closed, Indian Village Trading Post....
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Jun 8, 2023
A Roto-Sphere! Moriarty New Mexico
Formerly the El Comedor de Anayas Restaurant, this antique shop kept this fantastic roadside attraction sign. It doesn't work anymore,...
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Mar 25, 2023
TePee Curios Souvenir Shop, Tucumcari New Mexico
My first thought was, it is a shame that such a great vintage neon sign needed a spell check. As it turns out, tepee (not teepee) is the...
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Mar 8, 2023
Tribute to Vintage Texaco Station, Tucumcari New Mexico
The Trade Station Gift Shop is located in a vintage gas station that was restored to look like a Route 66 era Texaco Station. The...
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Mar 8, 2023
Roosters Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Vega Texas
It isn't often, OK maybe never, you see a 9 foot tall rooster wearing a sombrero and smoking a cigar. This rooster draws you in to an...
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Mar 8, 2023
Another Iconic Route 66 Attraction, Amarillo Texas
The Cadillac Ranch was the creation of "The Ant Farm", a group of hippie artists from San Francisco, who partnered with Texas billionaire...
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Feb 23, 2023
The Slug Bug Ranch, Corway Texas
Another parody of the Cadillac Ranch. The 5 Volkswagen Beetles were buried hood-down in the ground in 2002. They were originally all...
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Oct 17, 2021
One Flew the Coop, El Reno Oklahoma
We circled back so I could get a picture of this giant chicken bursting through the side of this brick building. What a great eye-catcher...
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Aug 17, 2021
Tribute to the towns main industries, Sapulpa Oklahoma
A Tribute to Sapulpa Industry and Workers, this sculpture was installed in 2002 to commemorate the industries and products of Sapulpa...
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Aug 16, 2021
Definitely the most recognizable Route 66 attraction, Catoosa Oklahoma
This giant blue whale was not built as a Route 66 attraction, but rather as a unique birthday gift that was intended just for family fun....
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Aug 13, 2021
Giant Frog Boulder, Waynseville Missouri
Sticking out of the side of a hill is a big boulder that has been painted like a giant frog. Just a fun sight to see on your drive along...
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Aug 13, 2021
Larry Baggett's Trail of Tears Memorial, Jerome Missouri
This is a super cool, folk artsy memorial. We had to find a place to park the bike which lead us in through the side and caused us to...
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Jul 17, 2021
Rain Delay Humor, St Claire Missouri
The only rain we saw on the whole ride from Chicago to Santa Monica was on the 2nd day of our Route 66 trip. It only rained heavily for...
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Jul 7, 2021
Henry's Ra66it Ranch, Staunton Illinois
Definitely not something you see every day. This is a must see stop on Route 66. There's an old service station now gift shop, a...
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May 10, 2021
“And just like that, we're on our way to everywhere” – Emery Lord, Williamsville Illinois
This funny distance road sign caught my attention. The photo is a little blurry, keep in mind that I was taking the photo from the back...
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Jun 17, 2020
Eye-catching Archway, Cookeville Tennessee
This bicycle archway is next to the Cookeville Depot Museum in downtown Cookeville, TN. The sculpture is appropriately titled "Spokes". ...
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May 31, 2020
Impressive school mascot, Piasa Illinois
This school mascot made me do a double take. Literally, turn around and come back to try to see what this was. It is a Piasa bird. I...
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