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...

The Original Pal’s Sudden Service Kingsport, Tennessee submitted by “RedFXRP” (Toni) Toni sent in a picture of the original Pal’s. Click the Pal’s link in the post below and visit their timeline page — you’ll read some pretty interesting stuff (including an early McDonald’s “connection”) update: Toni shares another Pal’s photo — this one...