Roadside Wonders

Air Transport Command Restaurant ~closed~ 143 North Dupont Highway New Castle, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee” They say that “She who hesitates is lost” …  and it certainly is true of my quest to dine at the Air Transport Command Restaurant in New Castle, Delaware. wendyvee says: The ATC was a World War II themed bar and eatery with views of an operating air traffic control...

Barbara Fritchie Restaurant 1513 West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: This is the giant candy cane at the Barbara Fritchie Restaurant in Frederick, Maryland. OK, I’ll just take the “Laziest Photographer in the World” Award right now. I admit that there was potential for a much cooler angle on this shot …. but this morning, I just wasn’t crazy...

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...

El Rancho Hotel Gallup, New Mexico submitted by “FleeterClaye” (Claye) wendyvee says: Fleeter scores another RoadsideWonders Gold Medal! This is the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico.  It was once known as the Home of the Movie Stars! Oh, and how cool is that sign! The next time that I’m in New Mexico …. the El Rancho is one of my destinations for sure Make sure you visit Fleeter’s...