Roadside Wonders

Marilyn Monroe Mural Phoenix, Arizona submitted by “MacCandace” (Candace) originally posted August 26, 2009 * Tip: Sorry folks – Candace tells me that Marilyn is no longer there. So sad – this is my favorite mural on the site. How do you spell a wolf whistle? This great mural of the Queen of Blonde Bombshells sure deserves one! Candace was kind enough to let me “swipe” another one...

Giant Longhorn Skull Longhorn Bar & Grill Amado, Arizona submitted by “BooinLA” and “Road Runner” (Bill) Originally posted 7/15/09 edited 11/09/12 Sadly, I just found out that the Longhorn closed in June of this year. I hope that someone is able to purchase it and bring it back to life! –    Famed Landmark in Amado Is Now Victim of Foreclosure –    Legendary Longhorn...

Courtesy Chevrolet Sign 12th Street & Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona submitted by “MacCandace” (Candace) update: It’s funny the “roadside wonders” that you spot when you least expect it. I saw the the trailer for the new film Take Me Home Tonight and noticed something pretty cool. See video embedded at the end of this post — and pay particular attention at the 45 second mark...

Holbrook Train Station Mural Holbrook, here Arizona submitted by “FleeterClaye” Another great “find” from Fleeter! This is the Train Station mural in Holbrook, Arizona. Read about the early importance of the railroad to Holbrook. Click the Route 66 tag below this post to browse other great sites along “The Mother Road” click for larger image Tags: Arizona, FleeterClaye, murals,...