Roadside Wonders

Giant Strawberry Route 50 (Westbound) near Easton, Maryland submitted by “Kath” Kath says:  Saw this at a produce stand just west of Easton, Maryland on our way home from the beach and thought of you … it looks like it used to be a car from a carnival ride or something…but now it’s just a big strawberry advertisement wendyvee says: Holy Moley! I need to find one of these! I want one...

The Rock Cafe 114 West Main Street Route 66 Stroud, Oklahoma submitted by “rats_daor” (Gary) Gary says: The inside of the cafe was completely destroyed several years ago, but it has taken the path of the phoenix and risen up from it’s own ashes. Really good German food and buffalo burgers! wendyvee says: I haven’t seen The Rock Cafe since I drove out west with my grandparents <mumble, mumble...

Good news! Mr. Ed made good on his promise to rebuild. The museum re-opened on February 5th, 2011 Sadly, Mr. Gotwalt’s museum was destroyed by fire on July 5, 2010. My heart aches for all of the memorabilia that can never be replaced. Mr. Ed has indicated to local press that he intends to rebuild.  I will post updates as I receive them. Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum 6019 Chambersburg Road Route 30 Orrtanna,...

click me to enlarge! Medway Carved Tree Coffee Shop Medway, Massachusetts submitted by “Jo,eh” and “Scary Larry” wendyvee says: How flippin’ cute is this food totem that Jo and Larry found at a coffee shop in Medway, Massachusetts! Tags: Jo, Massachusetts, Scary Larry, Trees