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MarathonKnitter
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off the beaten path USA
i'm compiling a list of off-beat, quirky things to see and do as we drive west.
so far i've found Lucy the Elephant (right here in NJ). i also found the world's largest ball of twine.
do any of you know of any other "world's largest" or other quirky things to see?
thanks!
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Posted 6/19/14 10:40 AM  |
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off the beaten path USA
this is an interesting post. Don't have anything to add but interested to read the responses!
Message edited 6/19/2014 11:02:20 AM.
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| Posted 6/19/14 11:00 AM |
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APT910
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Re: off the beaten path USA
I found this on wikipedia, it may help you:
List of world's largest roadside attractions
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| Posted 6/19/14 11:35 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
awesome!
exactly the type of stuff i'm looking for.
i've also found a clown motel and superman's hometown.
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| Posted 6/20/14 10:53 AM |
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Mom-of-one
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Totally look at the Roadside America website. It has it all, by state & you can see where everything is on their maps.
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| Posted 6/20/14 9:45 PM |
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Mom-of-one
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Also - make sure you see the Wall Drug Store (South Dakota), if you drive by that way.
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| Posted 6/20/14 9:46 PM |
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jerrysgirl
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by Mom-of-one
Also - make sure you see the Wall Drug Store (South Dakota), if you drive by that way.
this was an interesting stop for about an hour on the way to Mount Rushmore.
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| Posted 6/21/14 10:13 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by jerrysgirl
Posted by Mom-of-one
Also - make sure you see the Wall Drug Store (South Dakota), if you drive by that way.
this was an interesting stop for about an hour on the way to Mount Rushmore.
i keep reading about this place lol
i'm going to have to put it on our list!
thanks
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| Posted 6/22/14 9:37 PM |
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jlm2008
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off the beaten path USA
I just came across this list and thought of you. It's the best things someone ate on a cross country road trip!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/what-to-eat-on-road-trip-from-east-to-west-new-york-to-california.html
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| Posted 6/23/14 9:02 PM |
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klingklang77
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off the beaten path USA
Note booking this thread! So jealous of your cross country trip. Have fun!
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| Posted 6/24/14 5:28 AM |
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GinaR
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Re: off the beaten path USA
haha we were driving to Ohio and I made my husband stop at the worlds largest picnic basket. It was on the way! Well like 15 minutes out of the way but I wanted to see it!
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10658
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| Posted 6/27/14 2:41 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by MarathonKnitter
i've also found a clown motel and superman's hometown.
I looked this up. If it's the one in NV it's the creepiest thing I've ever seen! And next to a cemetery
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| Posted 6/27/14 5:38 PM |
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Really wished I didnt google clown motel.
Message edited 6/29/2014 12:14:58 PM.
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| Posted 6/29/14 12:14 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by jlm2008
I just came across this list and thought of you. It's the best things someone ate on a cross country road trip!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/what-to-eat-on-road-trip-from-east-to-west-new-york-to-california.html
mmmm
thanks!
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| Posted 6/29/14 1:40 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by MarathonKnitter
i've also found a clown motel and superman's hometown.
I looked this up. If it's the one in NV it's the creepiest thing I've ever seen! And next to a cemetery
METROPOLIS, ILL
this is what i'm thinking about
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| Posted 6/29/14 1:42 PM |
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sultana
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Look up "weird USA" and also they have a few guides devoted to certain states. I have driven (zig zagged style) cross country many times and used this
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| Posted 7/2/14 8:16 PM |
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MsSissy
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Posted by EatingMyVeggies
Really wished I didnt google clown motel.
I know right!
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by MarathonKnitter
i've also found a clown motel and superman's hometown.
I looked this up. If it's the one in NV it's the creepiest thing I've ever seen! And next to a cemetery
METROPOLIS, ILL
this is what i'm thinking about
I meant The Clown Motel
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| Posted 7/2/14 10:42 PM |
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Pumpkin1
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off the beaten path USA
If you are in Arizona, go to Slide Rock State Park. It has natural water slides and was so much fun!!!!
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| Posted 7/3/14 8:27 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
Really wished I didnt google clown motel.
I know right!
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by MarathonKnitter
i've also found a clown motel and superman's hometown.
I looked this up. If it's the one in NV it's the creepiest thing I've ever seen! And next to a cemetery
METROPOLIS, ILL
this is what i'm thinking about
I meant The Clown Motel
lol
oops
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| Posted 7/3/14 9:39 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by Pumpkin1
If you are in Arizona, go to Slide Rock State Park. It has natural water slides and was so much fun!!!!
sounds like fun
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| Posted 7/3/14 9:40 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Posted by Pumpkin1
If you are in Arizona, go to Slide Rock State Park. It has natural water slides and was so much fun!!!!
We did this!! Awesome.
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| Posted 7/6/14 8:46 AM |
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MrsM429
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Re: off the beaten path USA
Totally off topic, but I saw this on pinterest and immediately thought of you
Buy a map. Take a picture in every state you visit. Once printed, cut out each photo in the shape of the state you were in. Adhere to the map in place of the state, to show an interactive collage of your trip
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