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Learn about the amazing roadside attractions that came into fashion during the height of our nation's fascination with the Great American Road Trip.
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Can you cook a meal on your car's engine?
When you brag about what's under the hood of your car, you probably don't say dinner. But you could. Car engines provide a very practical place to cook a road-trip meal.
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How an Ice Hotel Works
An ice hotel is essentially a gigantic igloo that is converted into a hotel. Learn about ice hotels and find out how an ice hotel is created.
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Drives in the United States
The road trip is an American tradition, and some drives are simply more beautiful than others. If you're looking to tour the world by car, which scenic routes should you take?
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What's so special about Route 66?
The B-52s sang about the Atlanta Highway and the Allman Brothers sang about Highway 41, but countless artists have sung about the famed Route 66. What makes the "Mother Road" so unique?
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11 Structures that Define America
The United States has numerous buildings and other structures that represent the freedom and opportunity expressed in the American dream. Here are a few of those defining monuments.
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12 Strange Tourist Attractions
From corn palaces to giant balls of twine, this world has plenty of strange, quirky tourist attractions. Some of our favorites are on this list.
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13 Vintage Businesses on Historic Route 66
Route 66 the mother road is dotted with saloons motels and kitschy pit stops. Learn about the vintage businesses along historic Route 66 including the Cozy Dog Drive-In and the Buckingham Fountain.
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16 Roadside Architectural Wonders
America's roadside architectural wonders include strange palaces and replicas of European buildings. The builders of these structures often wanted to establish their own sense of individualism. Learn more about these amazing roadside architectural wo
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21 Roadside Statues
Roadside statues are delightful vacation diversions. These larger-than-life creations were known for putting small unknown towns on the maps of every highway traveler. Learn about some of America's most popular roadside statues.
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22 Romantic Kissing Spots in America
What makes a place romantic enough to inspire a long passionate kiss? Being together in beauty -- whether in a natural setting or a creation of the human imagination -- can certainly help affections flow freely.
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4 Paranormal and Other Strange Roadside Attractions
They're the anti-museums: roadside attractions so puzzling we ask "why was this created?" But that's exactly what so many tourists are looking for in the Information Age: things that boggle the mind not enrich it.
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6 Peculiar Museums in the United States
Some museums display fine art -- others opt for replica electric chairs. The unusual museums on our list showcase peculiar items from history and culture that you won’t soon forget.
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7 Gas, Food and Lodging Landmarks
Over the years roadside merchants have used their gas station diner or motel as a blank canvas that could be artfully decorated to bring in higher profits. Read about some of these quirky landmarks and view our roadside attractions image gallery.
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8 of the World's Biggest Roadside Attractions
The world's biggest roadside attractions run the gamut from a huge artichoke in California to a giant chest of drawers in North Carolina. The appeal of being the biggest was successful in attracting customers from far away places. Learn more.
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8 Quirky Festivals in North America
Festivals such as the Rattlesnake Roundup and Secret City Festival are held every year. Learn about eight quirky festivals in North America including the Secret City Festival and Frozen Dead Guys Days.
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Roadside Attractions
Explore America's quirky roadside attractions from gigantic statues to outlandish landmarks. Used as methods to get motorists to stop these roadside attractions have become American icons. Learn more about America's favorite roadside attractions.
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Scenic Drives
Experiencing America through its scenic byways provides a unique glimpse into the country's culture and history. See photos, maps, and key points of interest for scenic drives in all 50 states.
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