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Why does one of America’s most famous bridges have a giant bend in it?
Learn how San Diego's famed Coronado Bridge ended up with its completely unique bend... Spend some time in and around San Diego and...

Austin Coop
Jul 28, 20173 min read


See why Petrified Forest National Park is a magical detour from I-40
With beautiful landscapes and fascinating history, a drive through Petrified Forest National Park is a welcome break from the monotony of...

Austin Coop
Jul 27, 20174 min read


Peek inside the Iowa State Capitol, quite possibly the midwest’s most beautiful building
Gorgeous architecture and beautifully restored art make the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, IA a must-see for anyone passing through...

Austin Coop
Jul 12, 20173 min read


66 Diner: Albuquerque’s phenomenal Route 66 blast from the past
Retro styling, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a jukebox set to the oldies come together to make the 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM a Route 66...

Austin Coop
Mar 15, 20172 min read


Step aboard Air Force One at the National Museum of the US Air Force
You don't need to be a political powerhouse to tour an Air Force One. Just head to the Presidential Gallery at the National Museum of the...

Austin Coop
Feb 27, 20173 min read


Monell’s in Nashville is the southern-style restaurant of our dreams
If you eat at one place on your trip to Nashville, make sure it’s Monell’s. Being a bunch of Yankees, we always have ideas of what we’d...

Austin Coop
Feb 20, 20172 min read


The Blue Whale of Catoosa: the coolest anniversary gift ever
Now a Route 66 icon, the famed Blue Whale of Catoosa is actually the most wonderful anniversary gift ever given… Commercials these days...

Austin Coop
Feb 8, 20172 min read


Ride the rails in 2017 on California's 10 best train excursions
These 10 California train adventures give you views you just can't get from a road trip in the car... California has no shortage of...

Austin Coop
Jan 24, 20174 min read


Cameron Trading Post: a must-stop on the way to the Grand Canyon
Making a stop at the 100+ year old Cameron Trading Post is a must for anyone looking for authentic Native American gifts on their Grand...

Austin Coop
Jan 19, 20172 min read


The Desert View Watchtower is your gateway to the Grand Canyon
Planning a trip to the Grand Canyon can be daunting, but no matter what, make sure it includes a stop at the Desert View Watchtower......

Austin Coop
Jan 18, 20172 min read


This road trip takes you to Ohio's 10 very best BBQ restaurants
Love BBQ? Hit Ohio's very best barbeque joints all on this one epic road trip... Southern states might get most of the attention when it...

Austin Coop
Jan 12, 20173 min read


Chicago's Palmer House is the most extravagant wedding gift of all time
What did you get your spouse when you wed? We're betting you didn't give them the grandest hotel in the world. Potter Palmer did when he...

Austin Coop
Jan 9, 20172 min read


Eastern State Penitentiary: Walk the haunted halls of Pennsylvania's eeriest prison
Just outside Philadelphia, PA, Eastern State Penitentiary is an eerie must-see for anyone visiting the City of Brotherly Love...

Austin Coop
Jan 8, 20174 min read


These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road
Nothing captures the essence of Route 66 quite like an old filling station. These are some of our favorite old gas stations along...

Austin Coop
Nov 15, 20164 min read


Carhenge is hands-down Nebraska’s strangest roadside attraction
Just why did a man make a full-size replica of Stonehenge out of old cars? Find out why and why Carhenge in Alliance, NE is the state's...

Austin Coop
Nov 8, 20162 min read


McGovern Legacy Museum: an enlightening South Dakota surprise
We stumble into the McGovern Legacy Museum in Mitchell, South Dakota for a little history on George McGovern, South Dakota's favorite...

Austin Coop
Aug 12, 20164 min read


Going nuclear at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota
Ever want to peer over a gigantic nuclear missile? Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota lets you do just that. And...

Austin Coop
Aug 11, 20164 min read


Wall Drug Store in South Dakota is still one of America’s best roadside attractions
From a simple promise of free water to worldwide notoriety, Wall Drug Store in South Dakota is still one of the best roadside attractions...

Austin Coop
Aug 10, 20163 min read


South Dakota's 1880 Town takes you from I-90 to the wild west
Just off South Dakota's I-90 at Exit 170, 1880 Town takes you from the monotony of the interstate to the excitement of a true...

Austin Coop
Aug 9, 20162 min read


Bucket List Checkoff: the a-maize-ing Corn Palace of Mitchell, South Dakota
South Dakota is corn country, and there’s no better example than the massive Corn Palace of Mitchell, SD- a building covered with, you guess

Austin Coop
Aug 9, 20163 min read
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