Local Roadside Attractions, Americana

[Anonymous]

I loved reading about Dinosaurland in the staycation post. Got me wondering about other spots in MD/VA/WV/DE/PA that are fun, time travel destinations....old diners, funky roadside art, old amusement parks, putt-putt golf, bottle trees, etc.

[Anonymous]

I just shared this in another thread, but I'll post it here too.:

Wright's Dairy Rite in Staunton, VA
http://www.dairy-rite.com/

You might even run into a Statler Brother or one of their kids (they are the local celebrities....or at least they used to be).

[Anonymous]

Not necessarily a roadside attraction, but I would put the Mansion on O Street in the category of quirky, americana, unique place to visit.

Located near Dupont Circle. I just did a treasure hunt there a few weeks ago. Quite a unique experience with 32 secret doors and a wild accumulation of stuff:
http://www.omansion.com/

[Anonymous]

The Route 11 potato chip factory is fun to stop at when traveling on I-81 in southern Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anyone ever actually go inside Captain Mr. Bob's on the Eastern Shore? http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Virginia/Chincoteague-884964/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Chincoteague-TG-C-1.html

[Anonymous]

Roadside America is a great source for these kinds of places and they have an app, too which is fun for roadtrips and detours
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/


We also get a kick out of those Weird State books....Weird Maryland, Weird Virginia, etc
http://www.amazon.com/Weird-Maryland-Marylands-Legends-Secrets/dp/1402739060

[Anonymous]

The Haines Shoe House in Halam, PA -- we stop by on our way to Lancaster

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haines_Shoe_House

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2202

[Anonymous]

We are headed to Lancaster in June....MUST find that shoe house. Thanks for sharing it.