Gloucester, Massachusetts
Hammond Castle Museum
An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.
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Places this traveler has marked as been there.
San Simeon, California
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.
San Simeon, California
Hearst Castle
The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.
Big Sur, California
Nepenthe
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
North Bend, Washington
Twede's Cafe
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Atomic Museum
Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.
Los Angeles, California
The Tonga Hut
Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.
Inglewood, California
Randy's Donuts
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Cabazon, California
Cabazon Dinosaurs
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Amboy, California
Amboy Ghost Town
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Oatman, Arizona
Oatman
This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.
Amarillo, Texas
The Second Amendment Cowboy
This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.
Amarillo, Texas
Cadillac Ranch
A sculpture made of 10 Cadillacs as a monument to the “Golden Age” of the American automobile.
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Pops
The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.
Permanently Closed
Wilmington, Illinois
Gemini Giant
This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.
Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell McDonald's
This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.
Roswell, New Mexico
International UFO Museum and Research Center
A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.
Collinsville, Illinois
World's Largest Catsup Bottle
Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.
Chicago, Illinois
Beginning (and End) of Historic Route 66
A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.
Santa Monica, California
Route 66 End of the Trail Sign
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
Shamrock, Texas
U-Drop Inn
Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.
Carthage, Missouri
Boots Court Motel
This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.
Carthage, Missouri
Red Oak II
When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.
Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Madame Sherri's Castle
Ruins of the elaborate house where the enigmatic costume designer threw glamorous parties for New York's theatrical elite.
