Roadside Wonders

Mini Muffler Man 1229 East Washington Avenue Vinton, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” Mike says: The small ‘muffler man’ was at Jiffy Automotive Services in Vinton, Virginia.  I like him better then the big guys … he just looks so cool (not to mention that he is an authentic muffler man!!) wendyvee says: Mike scouts some great wonders …. click here the “MikeP”...

Two-Story Outhouse 1022 Pine Street Gays, Illinois submitted by “SkyKing96” (Ray) Ray says: This two-story outhouse (located in Gays, Illinois) was once attached by a walkway to a two-story building that contained a general store on the ground floor and a residence upstairs. In case you are wondering how it worked, as most visitors do, the upstairs holes were offset from the downstairs holes and the “drop...

Kings Gap General Store 1155 Pine Road Carlisle, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Though the address for the Kings Gap General Store is Carlisle, don’t let that fool you; it’s actually about 10 miles southwest (near the entrance to the Kings Gap Environmental Center). Whether you’re out for a Sunday drive, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, or visiting one of several nearby...

Knoebels Grove 391 Knoebels Boulevard Elysburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Pennsylvania is proud to be home to “America’s Largest Free Admission Park” (the Travel Channel recently named it one of America’s Top 10 Parks)! Knoebels Grove is a wonderful mix of old and new — and it’s fun for visitors of all ages. With free admission and a pay-per-ride system,...