The Hamptons—with its mega-mansions and roadside lobster roll stands—may seem an unlikely place to search for a government conspiracy involving mind control, time travel, child abduction, and hallucinogenic drug experiments. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. Meteor City, named after the nearby Meteor Barringer Crater, has been a stop along the Mother Road since it first opened as a Texaco gas station iThe second I heard about the House of Collection, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I knew I had to find a way to see inside of the 2,000-square-foot loft often called "a live-in cabinet of curiosities. As the popularity of road trips skyrocketed, starting in the 1940s, so did the opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the wants and needs of people criss-crossing the United States and Canada. t-shirt featuring Elvis’ TCB logo. Spend less time at the pump and more time. Tours begin in the renovated administrative building and continue into. FOLLOW READ BUY Jul 12 Route 66: Gallup to Grants. The Poe Museum. FOLLOW READ BUY Aug 24 New York Diner. Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Nov 24 2017 Gift. Today, visitors to Karnak enter through the last pylon. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Louis native trains his technical mind, including building robots and computers, running the 400-meter dash in 45. The museum has 150 figures on display. Jun 18 6. Live horses would not be an unexpected sight on this rural road, but the horses in this particular field were never alive. May 2022. Officially available everywhere books are sold, our first guidebook features maps, trip guides, random. Wooden shoe cutouts line the property. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Photo: Alexandra Charitan A vendor sells Pride merchandise, including rainbow flags, beads, boas, and bucket hats. —the father of the cemetery’s current director, Edward Martin, Jr. Twain and his family lived in. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 7. The Blue Whale of Catoosa. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The outside of the basket could use a good cleaning. The original Dundas Castle in Scotland was a 15th-century castle. Jun 21st 2019 News & Events, Road Culture The once-abandoned Buffalo Central Terminal turns 90, and volunteers are slowly bringing it back to life An art deco love letter to travel,. ” The resulting Shoe House is exactly what it sounds like—a 25-foot-tall, 48-foot-long, shoe-shaped house with a living room in. In the early 1990s, someone broke into Graham’s house and stole whatever. Parks, a Vietnam Vet, began collecting treasurAlexandra. The Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The grim statistics are far from static;. We brought our two pups along for the adventure and explored from the depths of the desert to the magic in the mountains. —was a master stone engraver. Bethune was a mother, educator, and. Blue Swallow Motel. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. ESP is a former prison, operational from 1829 until 1971. The scrapyard was founded in the 1930s by John J. I take adventures and too many photos. This must-do pit stop on the way from Los Angeles to Palm Springs features dozens of dinos (in addition to the two original icons Dinny and Mr. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. A few of the original statues. Jun 18. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds and anything made from fiberglass or neon. For those looking for a classic East Coast Christmas experience, New York City packs plenty of holiday cheer into every. Photo: Alexandra Charitan 1. Hook and Ladder 8 leans into its Hollywood connection, selling patches, t-shirts, and hoodies emblazoned with the company’s official insignia, based heavily on Micheal C. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The first of four Muffler Man that I met on my recent Chicago/Iowa/Wisconsin road trip was this Frankenstein, located in Burbank, Illinois at the Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center. Soldiers and a bloodied Brown. Neonworks rents space in the American Sign Museum and repairs signs in the collection. The Mountain View Diner company was founded near Mountain View, NJ and manufactured more than 400 prefabricaAlexandra Charitan is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. C. Blank billboards on the beach. Redford’s original Wigwam Village in Cave City, Kentucky, Arizona motel owner Chester Lewis bought the rights to Redford’s. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; The mill turned raw cotton into spools of yarn used in embroidery and fine lace. Sunny days and cool nights bring out the best fall colors. A. A sign at the entrance to Dollywood. The company also owns dozens of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone parks and other campgrounds around the U. So what happened when I got (almost) everything I ever wanted? On most days, I feel much like I did before. Patrick’s Day, the water in the fountain is dyed green. Although only a portion of the West Building’s galleries are open, Christina Brown, a publicist for the museum, says that the passes have consistently “sold out” within days of their release each Monday. The Pan-African flag flies over Black Lives Matter Plaza. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Natural landscape. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan The star of the museum, however, is a fully-restored, 1927 Henney hearse, dubbed “Miss. When she was 12 years old, inspired by her father’s pinned butterfly collection, Gunnison used her allowance to purchase a horned toad, a tarantula, and a piece of red organ pipe coral, beginning a lifetime of. . Hinton, was shot on location in Tulsa. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Probably the best-known cryptid in North America is Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch), and he has an appropriately-big presence at the ICM. 18. The restaurant, Clee, is fictional, but the scene was filmed at. Once home to anywhere from 20 to. Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital, or Middletown Psychiatric, opened in Middletown, New York in 1874. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. Aramark sold and split its machines in the ‘70s and today they’re owned and operated by two separate companies. Detours are all part of the fun of road trips. It's adjacent to the ship graveyard and I'm always happy to add a new cemetery onto the itinerary when I have a specific destination in mind. Roadpass Digital • Features Editor. But those with visual impairments can enjoy a multi-sensory. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; On February 17, 2021, a mile away on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, a controlled demolition using nearly 3,000 sticks of dynamite brought down the 34-story tower of what was once the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Language changes over time just as much (or as little) as the people who speak it. Harriet Tubman. The Cherry Grove Community House and Theatre. Lansky Bros. Each holds a small effigy of Rameses II ( this guy, again) between their front paws. 1. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. It’s hard to miss the Longaberger Basket Company’s headquarters while driving down State Route 16 in Newark. HI! I’M ALEXANDRA. Murals. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 1. According to Neufeld, most states or regions put out their own respective fall color forecasts, which he encourages people to consult before planning a trip. A Bunyan-style Muffler Man at a Boy Scout camp in New York. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Detours are all part of the fun of road trips. May 1. Brown Chapel AME. AThe exterior of the National Mustard Museum in Middletown, Wisconsin. Before our trip to Buffalo I reached out to a few people asking for any hot tips on abandoned spots to explore. Garland’s frequent costar Mickey Rooney is interred nearby. Built in 1936 as a gas station and restaurant, today the fully-restored building is on the National. Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Less than half a mile from the Kennedy plot, on a hill overlooking Washington, D. , to get an appropriately-splashy outfit for your tour of Memphis. |. Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY was founded in 1849, 11 years after Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery . S. The Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma. FOLLOW READ BUY Dec 8 Project 365: Days 337-343. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. C. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. Sandhills Curiosity Shop. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. Earth Matter also runs a Compost Learning Center and the Soil Start Farm. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. I had never lived alone—unless you count a single dorm at college—and I couldn't exactly afford it but I've never once regretted the move. ” Michael’s ex-wife took the Manhattan apartment, and Duckworth Smith got her old house—and promptly got to work fixing it up. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 10 of the best monuments or memorials depicting women in Washington, D. Almost everything in the park has a nursery-rhyme or children’s literary connection. HI! I’M ALEXANDRA. Mar 7. Photo: Alexandra Charitan The shiny surface of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall is etched with names of the dead and missing but reflects back scenes of life from the National Mall. Gatorland. Alexandra Charitan. While the original architecture has Frank Lloyd. I work closely with the content and marketing team to develop and implement editorial strategies that engage new audiences and support the Roadpass Pro products. Smokey Bear Historical Park is located near where firefighters rescued the bear cub from a wildfire. Known as North Tarrytown until 1996, when the community adopted the name popularized by. Singing “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66. Jul 12 Staten. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Cline is clearly proud of his comics and he has reason to be—in addition to being a talented visual artist, Cline is a master storyteller. Whiteface Mountain. Jul 19 Twin ArrowsSouth End is the oldest cemetery in East Hampton, with tombstones dating back to the 17th century. Like Salem, the movie doesn’t show the Addams family actually exploring Sleepy Hollow, a village located just about an hour north of New York City. John Brown was an American abolitionist who believed that armed rebellion was the best way to overturn slavery. Not every home participates, and a sign specifying that a house was “decorated by the owner” serves as a counterpoint to the commodification of what started out as a hyper-local secret. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 5. Instagram Website. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Photo: Alexandra Charitan The House on the Rock, Wisconsin. The three-story structure was rebuilt in 1895. It was the first hospital in the United States to use homeopathic techniques to treat mental disorders and probably for good reason—homeopathy is not based on actual science, and as it turns outPhoto: Alexandra Charitan; The most prolific (and fantastically-named) carver featured in Bennington Centre Cemetery is Zerubbabel Collins. Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial, Lincoln Park. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. The best place to see one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur tracks in Texas is at Dinosaur Valley State Park. → HATE IS NOT HOT ←. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Instagram Website. Since at least the 1940s, two Fire Island hamlets—Cherry Grove and The Pines—have been known as safe havens for the LGBTQ community. The champagne glass whirlpool was invented by Morris Wilkins. Tower Station and U-Drop Inn. But Camp Hero, a decommissioned military base located in Montauk, is thought by many to. Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site. Over the last year and a half, more than 42 million people in the U. Midge has a habit of getting arrested, and. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. Considered to be a forerunner of theme parks (6 years before Disneyland opened), Santa’s Workshop is located less than 70 miles from the Canadian border in the small. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The York County town is home to many historic. Of the 13 districts in Panem, the post-apocalyptic world of Suzanne Collins’ hugely popular Hunger Games series, District 12 is the smallest and poorest. I’M ALEXANDRA. In 2017, the Pride flag—a LGBTQ symbol since 1978—got an update in Philadelphia to include a black and brown stripe as a nod to the additional challenges faced by queer people of color. A tomb in the nave. A visit to the graves of Mollie Maggia and her sisters is an important reminder of how far we still have to go. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Photo: Alexandra Charitan 2. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Visitors can walk in impressions dinosaurs left behind in the bed of the Paluxy River. November 3, 2022. New York City, New York. Jun 16 First Avenue: 92nd - 34th Streets Related Posts. By gen genn. Almost everything in the park has a nursery-rhyme or children’s literary connection. Photo: Alexandra Charitan; The ticketed entry might seem like an unnecessary annoyance, but it does help with crowd control. Sunny days, adequate rainfall, and cool nights make for the best colors. When it opened on July 1, 1949, Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole was a novelty. Alexandra Charitan, Managing Editor, Roadtrippers. "Luckily, my mom and I were able to take a tour of the private apartment via the New York Adventure Club, and as soon as we walked through her. The Graffiti Highway is less than a mile long. Some of the stones are broken, some are in near-perfect condition, and others are adorned. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. As a child, Gunnison collected insects, mice, and worms—anything she could find outside or fish out of a trap. John Brown Wax Museum. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Camp Fimfo, which opened in the summer of 2021, is the first of several planned locations for the new Northgate brand. Whenever I’m feeling down, a walk around the sometimes strange, mostly peaceful island with a sordid history always sets me right. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 1. I feel a little bit nervous walking into the office at Rosedale Cemetery on a Friday afternoon in March. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. On the other side of the house are even more statues, including a roly poly hamburger guy, a train full of Simpsons characters, a small. This “moon mail” is back on Earth now and on display at the National Postal Museum, located just northeast of the National Mall and across from Washington D. One of the first places we wandered into on a recent trip to New Orleans was the Historic Voodoo Museum, located on Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. Savannah’s version of New York City’s Central Park, the 30-acre Forsyth Park, is the largest green space located in the city’s historic district. National Gallery of Art . | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Sculptures can win in a number of different categories: structural ingenuity, best original design, best use of labels, best meal, people’s choice (), and most cans used. Midge has a habit of getting arrested, and. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Instagram Website. May 1 Lee Ann Hopkins Does Good Alexandra. In the beginning of 2020, I had been living with my mom in Harlem for six months. S. A A miniature version of the house. Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Between high gas prices, limited vacation days, and chaotic air travel, taking a local road trip is more appealing than ever. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Jun 29. The population of Alliance, a small town located in the northeast corner of Ohio, has been slowly declining since the 1980s. Most of the statue and ornamentation has been stolen or destroyed, but so much statuary was produced during her reign that almost every major museum has a piece of Hatshepsut in their. The rest are newer additions made by fiberglass wizard Mark Cline (Sidwell died in the 1980s). Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. S. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. 16, 1928 and passed away on March 17, 2010. Two sculptures on the porch of a cabin. → HATE IS NOT HOT ←. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. Visitors are welcomed to the island by two enormous flags flapping fiercely in the breeze: one rainbow, and one. Photo: Alexandra Charitan 6. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan He may not have known it, but Smokey helped put an adorable face to a campaign with a very serious message; one that has not only created awareness but has saved countless lives and acres of land over the last 75 years. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan ‘A very rewarding job’ The Martin family has been running Hartsdale since 1974. Witte and today it is still managedLast August I moved into my first-ever studio apartment. After the Longaberger company jumped ship, their highly-specific building was also a hard sell—it was in danger of going into foreclosure. Roosevelt, in 1911. The building, which had stained glass windows and onion domes, was disassembled into numbered sections and moved to Margate City. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Built on love. It's currently the largest municipal building in the country—the ground floor is made of 22-foot-thick solid granite and the 548-foot tower is the tallest masonry structureThis weekend marked my fifth fall adventure to Sleepy Hollow, aka North Tarrytown in the Hudson Valley of New York. FOLLOW READ BUY Aug 17 Barrel of Fun. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan New normal. Foto: Alexandra Charitan. The National Gallery of Art is an obvious place to find global art and artifacts. World’s Largest Golf Tee. In the 1920s, The Cincinnati Enquirer offered plots of land. Dundas Castle is located near Roscoe, New York, surrounded by the Catskill Mountains’ woodlands. Rides include the Tick Tock Clock Drop, the Beanstalk Bounce, and the Turtle Twirl. Wigwam Motel. A lthough the neon sign's heyday has long passed, the colorful roadside advertisements (or to some, art) have beckoned tourists and locals from rural back roads to the centers of big cities for decades. John’s Episcopal Church (known as the “Presidents’ Church”) rises in the background. The 1993 Elvis stamp is the best-selling stamp in U. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Duquesne Incline. More than 12 million immigrants passed through New York’s Ellis Island from 1892 until 1954; an estimated 40 percent of Americans alive today can trace their heritage to someone who was processed on the 27-acre island. Most of the current efforts for EV infrastructure along the Mother Road come from the top: “Many state governments along the Route 66 corridor have recognized the potential economic impacts of rolling out EV infrastructure to support travelers and their tourist spending,” Mike says. He created many of the monuments that you can still see at Hartsdale. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. The Cherry Grove Community House and Theatre. His impressive collection ranges from the high-tech—K-II EMF meters, proximity meters, and laser grids—to ancient stone pendulums and divining rods. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. American Giants, champions of Muffler Men and other large fiberglass statues, are facilitating the sale of the Magic Forest’s impressive collection—a lot of the more famous pieces have already sold, but you can check out the online auction here. at the time, heard of the plan and asked if Taft would accept a donation of an additional 2,000 trees. ” Many people may know about the oldest cemeteries—or rather, graveyards—associated with Trinity Church near the WoSlow Instagram. If you want to experience a leisurely hike with smaller crowds, head out west from Bright. The Rainbow Bridge connects Canada with the U. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 500 years of history. . My last visit was in September of 2015, when we took advantage of cheap-ish airfare and a long weekend thanks to Jewish holidays (ohIn conjunction with the Great Sphinx , the nearby pyramids were an obvious highlight in our trip to Egypt. May 2 Dachshund Fest 2017 Related Posts. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The formerly-abandoned main building has been turned into a luxury hotel. Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. Alexandra is the features editor at Roadtrippers Magazine. Today, Centralia is the least-populated municipality in Pennsylvania. As I rang in the New Year in Brooklyn, I sent a variety of tragically misspelled drunk texts to friends around the country; my words (like me) were barely coherent, but my general feelings about the. Drawings of the last two inmates executed at the prison. Sports stars Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, and Jesse Owens. Alexandra. Poe’s parents, David and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, were married in Richmond. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Here are eight of the most iconic Route 66 destinations featured in pop culture. Photo: Alexandra Charitan After the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition in 1876, the Gertzens purchased the fair’s Turkish Pavilion. Alexandra Charitan, Managing Editor, Roadtrippers You can’t do much better in the roadside kitsch department than California’s Cabazon Dinosaurs . In 2014, however, the population increased significantly when Sherry Groom and her husband moved more than 20,000 troll figurines and troll-related memorabilia into a former. Wendie Walker and Alexandra Charitan, knew the love and wisdom of their Grandparents and that Steven was with us long enough to experience the joy of Great Granddaughter, Emma Walker. Graham has been creating and repairing fiberglass figures in his spare time for 15 years, but he got into the industry somewhat accidentally. Alexandra is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. by Sarah Luria and Yo. Each cabin is covered in gray Insulbrick. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Tvář v kmeni stromu. My middle name came from my mother’s grandmother, and I like to think my Eastern European ancestors reached through time to influence the Russian-royalty-inspired “Alexandra. Photo: Alexandra Charitan 1. Haunted Trails is about eight miles east of Historic Route 66, and about 30 minutes southwest of Chicago. But even the Poe Baltimore foundation admits that it was in Richmond, Virginia that Poe most felt at home. They have a modest permanent collection of movie memorabilia—it's worth the price of admission to me just to see Meryl's wig from Sophie's Choice and Robin William's Mrs. Jun 18 6. Photo: Alexandra Charitan If you go. Eleanor Roosevelt’s office at Val-Kill. Stop by Presley’s favorite men’s clothing store, Lansky Bros. Jul 9 Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tour Related Posts. In 2010, a 16-year-old girl was raped and murdered at Holy Land, adding to its infamy. The grounds of Hartsdale in bloom. The Mortuary Temple had been largely destroyed over time, and The Polish Academy of Sciences has done extensive restoration work on the site. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Anyone can visit the Living Museum, but most of its visitors are doctors from overseas, hoping to replicate the program in. Instagram Website. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. FOLLOW READ BUY Apr 18 Red Hook. The Longaberger Basket HQ. FOLLOW READ BUY May 5 Welcome to New York. The Las Vegas-themed Casino Royale suite. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan ‘A very rewarding job’ The Martin family has been running Hartsdale since 1974. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. S. Alexandra Charitan is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. Aug 1 Eastern State Penitentiary Related Posts. The Rubell Museum DC feels both radical and forward-thinking in its scope and vision, and already rooted in its historic location and new city; admission is free to all D. I’M ALEXANDRA. After the park closed in 1984, its popularity with urban explorers and exposure to the elements accelerated the decay of the mostly-concrete structures. Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. S. neighborhood where she lived. There is an actual "Enchanted Forest" section in the farm, a wooded maze that takes you past characters and scenes from notable fairy tales. In 2005, the concourse clock was found in an antique shop, purchased (thanks to a public fundraising effort), and returned to its original home in the center of the concourse in 2009. In the case of fire, it’s easier to ask for permission than for. Feature. I take adventures and too many photos. S. We went to Salem one year ago (argh why does time go by so quickly!) but I never got around to sharing my photos from the ChartThe Staten Island Boat Graveyard—also called the Witte Marine Scrap Yard, the Arthur Kill Boat Yard or the Tugboat Graveyard—is located in the Arthur Kill waterway near the Rossville neighborhood in Staten Island. When I arrive at the. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Steven was a. The facility is open for tours Thursdays through Sunday, but we were the only ones there on a Friday afternoon. Storybook Land, located an hour-and-a-half southeast of Philadelphia, has four seats from the city’s now-demolished Veterans. I started my day at a great new (to me) diner in Queens—a spot wonderful enough for its own post—and then headed out to Fort Totten. But the most famous bonsai in the museum’s collection is in the North American pavillon. Photo: Alexandra Charitan For logistical reasons, the 2017 festival was moved to the nearby Litchfield County town of Kent, and this year there will be an additional celebration in Unionville, Canada, where the show’s pilot episode was filmed. Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Visitors can take a quick, round-trip ride to the observation deck 400 feet. Sep 7 Manhattan Bridge: MorningLet the Great World Spin: A Novel , by Colum McCann This book was recommended to me by Lindsey , and it continues my tradition of having never received a bad book recommendation from someone I like. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. Charlotte Alexandra Mary Seeley, usually credited as Charlotte Alexandra, is an English film actress. It makes sense that institutions or hospitals would naturally be full of chairs, and maybe they remain because they don't have any obvious value to people that typically strip abandoned buildings of things like scrap metals. Like Salem, the movie doesn’t show the Addams family actually exploring Sleepy Hollow, a village located just about an hour north of New York City. FOLLOW READ BUY Aug 14 Jack Rabbit Trading Post. There is an actual "Enchanted Forest" section in the farm, a wooded maze that takes you past characters and scenes from notable fairy tales. Both facts are confirmed on my second visit, when two men pull into the driveway to collect their runaway goat. Visitors are allowed to wander through portions of the. The first McDowell creation you encounter on the tour is a miniature football stadium—a nod to the nearby Pro-Football Hall of Fame in Canton. On October 13, 1947, the first mermaid show premiered in the underwater theater at Weeki Wachee Springs. The museum plans to honor another Ohio landmark by adding a Rock & Troll Hall of Fame in. The fence around Lafayette Square quickly became a de facto art gallery, with people contributing signs, artwork, and other memorabilia. Pre-1937 alignment sign. Last year, an alternate design included the colors from the transgender flag as well. Wildfires not only harm local flora and fauna; they endanger human lives, destroy infrastructure, and can cause billions of dollars in damage. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 9. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; But only one attraction bears the name and in the 66 years since it opened its doors, Roadside America has welcomed several generations of weary travelers like myself, people in search of a place to stimulate the mind and stretch the legs. Sleepy Hollow, New York. It was the first hospital in the United States to use homeopathic techniques to treat. | Foto: Alexandra Charitan ; Jablka visící z krabích stromů. A few haunted house-like walk-through attractions interspersed between the dioramas help keep visitors on edge. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Sep 28. S. More than 250 years after Whitney Plantation was established in Southern Louisiana, the grand property’s current owner opened the former indigo, rice, and sugar plantation as a museum with a mission. Aug 25 Project 365: Days 225-238 Related Posts. A neon rainbow inside of the Stonewall Inn. 17: Capitol Curiosities I had a rough week. Riprap stones around the lighthouse. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Linnunpelätin kävelee keltaisella tiellä. and will always stop for a Muffler Man . Alexandra Charitan. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Visit in real life: Cartaceous Gardens is as fictional as the “Plains-dwelling sedans” who once roamed the West, but there are plenty of real-life places dedicated to dinos that are both educational and entertaining, including Dinosaur Land and Dinosaur Kingdom II (both in Virginia) and Michigan. I’m Alexandra. One of the joys of living in New York is its proximity to other places on the East Coast,EXPERIENCE 2021–CURRENT. Field Museum of Natural History. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Smokey’s gravesite. Radiator Springs’ Curios could have been inspired by any number of souvenir and junk shops that line the route, but none is more memorable than the Sandhills Curiosity Shop. Forsyth Park. When David and I were in Buffalo recently, we had great luck exploring two abandoned spots in one day—an abandoned church in the morning and the Wonder Bread factory in the afternoon. The Buffalo Central Terminal came up in conversation and while I was. Alexandra Charitan is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. 2.