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Hailing a cab is always an adventure!

An off-road adventure

Passing a tractor-trailer (or vice versa) is always an adventure

Danger, Will Robinson!

Oh, my!

How cool is this?

The road itself can be an adventure

A classic road trip

Finding a parking space is often an adventure

Motor homes are highly recommended for long road trips. They promote family togetherness and provide a more stress-free environment... Sometimes.

Volcanic eruptions can severely hinder a road trip.

Classic Convertible = Roadtrip

Since cell phone reception is not always available in remote areas, a CB radio or satellite phone can be invaluable.

Winter road travel in rural areas should be avoided at all cost.  So should wild taxi cab rides, hitchhiking, high speed pursuits, unexpected detours and carjackings. While these negative experiences exemplify the ultimate road trip movie thrill, in reality, they always lead to trouble and can be very dangerous and terrifying.

Well planned, leisurely drives can be just as enjoyable and eventful as spontaneous road trips.  Either way, the quest for great roadside attractions and great roadside food always provides a fun experience.

There seems to be no limit to the number of "fake" attractions and tourist traps, or to the number of "genuine article" attractions. However, many of the real deal attractions are tackier than fake ones.

The natural beauty of the countryside often ensures the best road trip experience.

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Defensive Driving

Fast Food

Please browse the selection of books & DVDs toward the bottom of this page

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The wonder and anticipation of finding attractions, food, and

accommodations in unfamiliar surroundings provides a thrill.

A great road trip is not complete without at least one stop at a roadside attraction, even if it's tacky.  All too often, however, the good attractions are cheap or free, while the bad ones are expensive.

Nothing beats a road trip in a classic car...

NuClia's Strange Roadside Attractions

Taken on the Road: American Mile Markers

Back on Track: Roadside Attractions and Oddball Architecture

Celebrate Big: Roadside Attractions

American Sign Museum

Welcome to America

Stuck on Stuckeys

Eccentric America

Stafford Farms Mobil

USA Centric

AutoGuide.net

Route 40 - America's Golden Highway

Road Trip USA

Roadside America

Roadhead Across America

Roadside America: South of the Border

Roadheads Roadside Art Galley

Roadside Attractions

Roadside Peek

Roadside Fans

Roadside Online

Roadside Architecture

World's Largest Roadside Attractions

Odd US Roadside Attractions

Road Trip Fun & Fact Links:

Click here for The Route 66 Off-Ramp

Click here for Ghost Towns of America

Click here for Amusement Parks of America's Past and Present

Click here for All-American Vacations

Road food Links:

Roadfood.com

iroadtrip: Road Food

Diner FAQ's

Traveling USA: Roadside Stand Listings

Roadside Stands and Farmers Markets

Roadside Nostalgia Links:

Old Motel Postcards

Motel Americana

Automobile Enthusiast Links:

National Corvette Owners Association

ROADSIDE ADVENTURES

Recommended Reading:

Road Trip Planning Links:

Road Trip America

Road Trip USA

eTravelogue

Roadtrip Tips

Frommer's.com Road trip

Yahoo! Travel Roadtrips

National Scenic Byways Program

FreeTrip.com

AARoads.com

The Roadhead Chronicles Book by Mike Marino:  Route 66, Roadside Nostalgia and Rock n' Roll meet in a headon collision at the point where Pop Culture and Chrome Meet Asphalt and Art!

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Great road trips begin with proper preparedness, a keen state of mind, good company, and lots of good music.

Tourist Trap

Ahead!

Please visit America's Byways for scenic byway information

Highway Architecture

Road Hazards

RV Adventures

Off-Road Adventures

Classic Cars

Produce stands, farmers markets, lemonade stands, and flea markets are among the most popular roadside attractions

NOTHING BEATS A GREAT ROAD TRIP!

Do-not-miss "roadside kitsch" includes:

• Tourist traps
  

• Roadside oddities
  

• Highway rest areas
  

• Stateline "Welcome" signs
  

• Visitor centers
  

• Billboards
  

• Teepees
  

• "Mysterious" places
  

• Roadside art
  

• Roadside stands
  

• Antique stores
  

• Novelty shops
  

• Flea markets
  

• Barn & water tower art
  

• Tacky replicas
  

  America's best road trips include (in random order):

• Route 66 (portions drivable, Illinois to California)
  

• The Pike's Peak Road (Colorado)
  

• The Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia and North Carolina)
  

• Natches Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee)
  

• The Santa Fe Trail (portions drivable, Missouri to New Mexico)
  

• Seward Highway (Alaska)
  

• The Pacific Coast Highway - US 101 (California, Oregon, and Washington).
  

• I-80 (New Jersey to California)
  

• Going to the Sun Road (Glacier Nat'l Park, Montana) crosses the Continental Divide.
  

• I-95 (Maine to Florida)
  

• I-86 & NY 17 (The Quickway, New York State)
  

• US 1 (Maine to Florida)
  

• The Oregon Trail (portions drivable, Missouri to Oregon)
  

• The Indiana National Road
  

• Great River Road (along the Mississippi River)
  

• Needles Highway (Washington State)
  

If you know of any good U.S. road trip routes please post them in our Forum.

Nothing beats fast food on a road trip

Ads appear everywhere, especially in unexpected places.  Favorite locations include billboards, buildings, water towers, barns, bus stops, and vehicles.  A unique ad usually guarantees a unique attraction... whether it's good or bad.

Roadside attractions have existed ever since the wheel was invented.  They are found on interstates, highways, and back roads.  If the attraction doesn't catch your attention, then frequent ads for it wil

Often, the ads appear at regular intervals, like the old Burma Shave ads, and many first appear hundreds of miles away from the attraction.  Are advertised items or services worth exploring? Are they the "real deal" or just a rip off?

Recommended Road Trip DVDs:

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