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The unsanctioned Cannonball Run—an approximately 2,700-mile race from New York to California—involves driving extremely, illegally fast on public roads.
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6 Winding Tales of Epic Road Trips

Including the United States' first coast-to-coast car adventure, its fastest, and one of its absolute worst.
April White August 11, 2023
Nevada State Route 375 was officially designated as the Extraterrestial Highway in a nod to rumors of otherworldly activity, but the desert road offers plenty of more grounded attractions.
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Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway Is Full of Earthly Wonders Too

Explore a catastrophic space rock strike, unique flora and fauna, and millennia-old rock art on this famous stretch of desert road.
Matthew Malinowski August 8, 2023
A vintage nougat-selling truck from Chabert & Guillot.
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How Summer Road-Trippers Put a Southern French Sweet on the Map

Montélimar nougat rose to fame thanks to vacationers' traffic jams.
Emily Monaco August 3, 2023
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9 Places to Have a Big Adventure Like Pee-wee Herman

Sam O'Brien August 2, 2023
First place: Gary Schatan's photograph of huge alligator and gramophone in San Francisco Bay, California.
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Our First Summer Snaps Photo Contest Winners: Roadside Attractions

May these amazing shots inspire you to hit the road!
Winnie Lee August 1, 2023
Visitors to Beijing's City Wall can enjoy ice cream in the shape of its front gate.
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6 Stories That Will Make You Scream—For Ice Cream

Take a deep dive into the delicious stories behind a world of frozen treats.
April White July 14, 2023
Thousands of mobile bookstores, such as this cart in Budapest, Hungary, make it easier than ever to pick up books while on the road—but that doesn’t make choosing one any easier!
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The 7 Best Travel Books for Summer Road Trips

From David Grann’s trek into the Amazon rainforest to explorer Craig Childs’ tour through Ice Age America.
Sarah Durn July 13, 2023
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The Ultimate American Road Trip Maze

A new challenge from a record-holding maze-maker.
Michelle Boggess-Nunley June 27, 2023
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura
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Puzzle Monday: Putting the 'Road' in Road Trips Crossword

AO Puzzles June 19, 2023
Mapping Diversity shows the birthplaces of the women who live on as street names in major European cities. “Male” street names outnumber “female" ones 10 to one.
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The Most Popular Person in European Street Names Is a Woman

Can you guess who it is?
Frank Jacobs June 16, 2023
One of the roadside Cabazon Dinosaurs off Highway 10, near Palm Springs, California.
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On the Road? Share Your Pics of Roadside Attractions and Win!

We want to see your road trip wonders for Atlas Obscura’s first photo contest—Summer Snaps.
Winnie Lee June 8, 2023
Leon’s of Milwaukee has been slinging frozen custard since 1942.
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The Retro Lover’s Guide to Road-Tripping

Inside one man’s quest to visit the last vestiges of roadside Americana.
Sam O'Brien June 18, 2025
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The Coast-to-Coast American Road Trip Is 120 Years Old

In 1903, a Vermont doctor bet $50 that he could cross America by car. It took him 63 days, $8,000, and 600 gallons of gas.
Frank Jacobs June 18, 2025
Travelers along Highway 50 will be excited to stumble across Eureka after a long journey across the state.
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The Friendliest Town on the Loneliest Road

Eureka, Nevada is a must-see pitstop along the magnificent wide open road of Route 50, where travelers can immerse themselves in a bygone era and explore secret underground tunnels.
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Podcast: Places Our Families Took Us

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
The Podcast Team April 10, 2023
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Idle

A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.
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The Hidden Wonders of the Hudson Valley

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The Explorer's Guide to Hudson Valley, New York

A drive upstate includes eclectic charms, luxurious food, and stunning views.