Camp David Museum
Mar26

Camp David Museum

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The Camp David Museum Cozy Restaurant & Inn Closed & Demolished 105 Frederick Road Thurmont, Maryland   I originally took these photos in 2011 when Cozy was still alive and kicking. About 30 minutes prior to my arrival – the roll-bag on my motorcycle flew open while riding...

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The Red Caboose Motel
Nov15

The Red Caboose Motel

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The Red Caboose Motel 312 Paradise Lane Ronks, Pennsylvania *neither this post (nor my stay) were not sponsored in any way. If you want a unique getaway with friends, a fun experience for your family … or even a romantic weekend, this “wonder” ticks all of the boxes and then some. Located amidst working farms, the Strasburg Railroad, and other Lancaster County attractions are 38 cabooses, a mail car, and a baggage car – all remodeled as motel rooms of various sizes and layouts. The Red Caboose also offers more traditional suites in their Shady Rest Farmhouse. The property has a dining car restaurant and there are...

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Big Texan Steak Ranch *updated
Jun08

Big Texan Steak Ranc...

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Big Texan Steak Ranch & Motel Amarillo, Texas submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) and BooinLA update 6/08/10: Boo shares a most awesome close-up of the Steak Ranch bull (below)! wendyvee says: Bill’s latest find is so fantastically “roadside-wonder-y”! This time he shares...

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El Rancho Hotel
Feb16

El Rancho Hotel

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El Rancho Hotel Gallup, New Mexico submitted by “FleeterClaye” (Claye)   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...

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Get Your Kicks . . . at the Wigwam Motel
Jun06

Get Your Kicks . . ....

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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 &...

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Cave City Wigwam Village
May01

Cave City Wigwam Vil...

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Wigwam Village Cave City, pharmacy Kentucky submitted by “Jo, no rx eh” Jo snagged a lovely shot of the Wigwam Village Motel in all its tacky splendor!  Visit Wigwam Village Tags: Jo, Kentucky, motels,...

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Tee Pee Motel in Wharton, Texas
Jun11

Tee Pee Motel in Wha...

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Tee Pee Motel Wharton, Texas submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Runner says: I finally got a chance to ride south of Houston to pick up the aforementioned photo of a tacky tourist attraction in Wharton Texas. It’s the old Tee Pee Motel, in the process of being restored. It...

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Fulton Steamboat Inn
May27

Fulton Steamboat Inn

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Fulton Steamboat Inn 1 Hartman Bridge Road Route 30 Ronks, Pennsylvania Ahhh, a Steamboat right smack in the middle of Route 30 in Lancaster.   This is tacky . . . but it is what I refer to as “Tacky-Nouveau”. TN places are tacky, yet well-kept enough not to have the charm and...

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