Roadside Wonders

The Charcoal Pit 2600 Concord Pike Wilmington, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I spotted the Charcoal Pit in Wilmington, Delaware last summer while scouting out some other “Wonders” in the area. It wasn’t a planned destination — but when I passed the Charcoal Pit, I immediately did a U-turn and came back for a look at their awesome sign! I loved everything about...

Blue Hen University of Delaware Newark, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I have to say that the Blue Hen metal sculpture at the University of Delaware was a bit “underwhelming”. The Blue Hen is the Uof D mascot. I’m not sure what I expected, but the smallish metal sculpture nestled behind the Pecander Residence Hall and the Marriott Courtyard in Newark, is a bit uninspiring. Two...

Empire State Carousel The Fenimore Farmers Museum Cooperstown, New York submitted by “wendyvee” This is a beautiful reproduction carousel at the Fenimore Farmers museum. I discovered it during my visit to the Cardiff Giant.  Read about the carousel here Tags: Cardiff, carousel, Museum, New York, wendyvee

The Grapecrusher Statue Intersection of Hwys 128 & 29 South End of Napa Valley, California “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: This is the Napa Valley’s most famous landmark – The Grape Crusher.  Located at the intersection of Hwys 128 & 29. I just wish we would have known that there was a cow dressed like Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch just down the road but we didn’t find out about...