Roadside Wonders

Mother Road Mural Albuquerque, New Mexico “CADreamin” (Adrienne) This excellent shot of Adrienne’s trusty steed, in front of one of Albuquerque’s many murals, was taken during her 2007 trip. (make sure to click the CAdreamin tag at the end of the article for more of her great submissions) Tags: CADreamin, murals, New Mexico, Route 66

      2nd Largest Cross  (Western Hemisphere) Groom, Texas “CADreamin” (Adrienne) Effingham, Illinois boasts that they have the largest cross . . . but residents of Groom will point out that their cross was first!       Tags: CADreamin, Texas

World’s Largest Bureau High Point, North Carolina submitted by “CADreamin” (Adrienne) Adrienne brings us another great shot. This building facade, shaped like a chest of drawers, was originally built in 1926 to call attention to High Point as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World.  It was remodeled in 1996 into a four-story 18th century chest of drawers. You have to love the socks sticking...

Wigwam Motel (old Rt 66) Holbrook, Arizona submitted by “CA Dreamin” (Adrienne) The Wigwam Motel is still alive and kickin’. John Lewis even keeps some vintage cars parked out front – just the right tacky touch! Visit the Wigwam website for history & reservations!   Tags: Arizona, CADreamin, motels, wigwam