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...

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...

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...

Golden Buddha Statue San Lin Chinese Lounge Pulaski Highway (US 40) Elkton, Maryland submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I’m still catching up with posting some of my Summer ’09 finds … and this is one of them! This is a jolly golden Buddha statue at the San Lin Chinese Lounge near Elkton, Maryland. It stands back off the highway just a bit – so if you’re traveling...