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The mansion has been featured on TV shows like “Ghost Adventures.”

Who Knew Illinois Had This Many Spooky Places?

Beyond Illinois’s famous haunted houses are lonely cemeteries, unusual monuments, and Spiritualist homes with generations of folklore.

Sponsored By Enjoy Illinois

Romney, West Virginia

Koolwink Motel

This family-run roadside motel is an ode to the mid-century motor era.

Sponsored By West Virginia Department of Tourism

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Strange Ground: Ecological Wonders of the Deep South

See the Southeast’s most improbable ecosystems—from a glowing Alabama canyon to a Florida spring packed with manatees.

Offbeat Hernando County: Florida’s Quirkiest Roadside Wonders

From haunted mansions to mermaid trails, these unexpected attractions reveal the strange side of Florida’s Adventure Coast.

Sponsored By Florida's Adventure Coast

Spring Hill, Florida

Sinclair Dinosaur Gas Station

A 110-foot concrete dinosaur once sold fossil fuel from its belly.

Sponsored By Florida's Adventure Coast

A Haunted Road Trip Through New England

New England’s most macabre history—in driving distance.

Leaving our mark on the Rattlesnake Saloon: A Place of Wonder!

In the Middle of Somewhere

At Atlas Obscura, our team trips aren't retreats—they're Advances.

By Atlas Obscura April 29, 2026

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch sits alongside Route 66 in California.

roadside attractions

Route 66: The Mother Road

America’s Historic Route 66—the Mother Road—has become a drive of legend. Join us to see what keeps travelers coming back.

Odyssey Studios x Atlas Obscura April 28, 2026

The Golden State via Route 66: An Adventurer’s Guide

Play for days across Southern California, where epic beaches, classic restaurants, and vintage roadside Americana are on tap every day of the year.

Sponsored By Visit California

Remnants of the Lincoln Highway

An old brick section of the original Lincoln Highway in a quiet neighborhood outside of town.

Kingman, Arizona

Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum

The world’s first museum dedicated solely to electric vehicles.

12 Exciting Stops Along the TransAmerica Trail

Worthy departures along one America’s most iconic off-road routes.

Presented by Ford

Amargosa Valley, Nevada

Area 51 Alien Center

A cosmic pit stop just beyond the notorious Area 51.

The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from the Marin Headlands at sunrise.

Listener Stories of Leaving Home: From San Francisco to Japan

When you first left home, where did you go? Across the country? Abroad? AO listeners call in with their stories.

The Podcast Team July 19, 2025

What I Found Driving Across Northern Michigan

Head “Up North” along the coast of Lake Michigan for sandy shores, sublime cherries, and butter-bathed, just-caught fish.

Stacey Brugeman June 20, 2025

What I Found Driving Down Highway 61

The Blues Highway is by larger-than-life legends and even more remarkable true tales.

Aaron Joel Santos June 20, 2025

14 Roadside Dinosaur Attractions Worth the Stop

On your next American road trip, keep an eye out for a stegosaurus.

Diana Hubbell June 18, 2025

18 Fast-Food Landmarks Worth the Pilgrimage

From the teeniest Taco Bell to a 14-foot-tall Big Mac, the highways lead to all sorts of drive-thru curiosities.

Diana Hubbell June 18, 2025