Roadside Wonders

Route 30 Mural Bingham’s Orchards 7568 Lincoln Way West St. Thomas, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I am finally catching-up with some of my older “wonders”. I nabbed this mural during my 2010 Columbus Day ride. Route 30 has some great murals and this one features local pride for the Lincoln Highway, area fruit growers, and Nellie Fox (a Baseball Hall...

The Legendary Road Mural Tucumcari, New Mexico submitted by “EarsFlappn” (Suzanne) suzanne says: I stopped in Tucumcari and took pictures of the murals along Route 66 … some pretty cool stuff. This man (pictured at left) stopped and chatted, He told us that he is in one of the town’s many murals. I learned from him, and from two other ladies, that the artists featured many local folks in their...

Kwik Shoppe Drive-In 555 Shoemaker Avenue Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee: wendyvee says: I stumbled upon this gem while I was wandering around after the “Taste of Hamburg-er” festival this summer. I stopped to fuel-up my bike and spotted this insanely-awesome sign from across the divided highway that runs through Shoemakersville. It’s even my favorite “so...

Boyds Bear Country *closing – see update below* Old Route (Business) 15 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” originally posted on 2/23/10 – updated on 12/27/10 update: According to Boyds’ website, and various local news sources, the Gettysburg retailer will be closing its giant Gettysburg retail store during the first week of January 2011. What will become of the property?...