vintage roadside Tag

Rainbow Lodge Sign Lives

 In our daily lives we often drive by landmarks from the past and take them for granted, they become part...

14 February, 2023 / 12 Comments

Ambler’s Texaco station, Dwight, Illinois

On the second day of our Route 66 adventure from Chicago to Los Angeles, we found the beautifully restored Ambler's...

15 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Gemini Giant, a muffler man with a heart

The Gemini Giant in Wilmington, Illinois is a retrofitted Muffler Man from the 1960’s. He was given the name by...

15 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Dick’s Auto Repair

We came across this sassy auto repair shop and gas station called "Dick's" early on our first day. I'm pretty...

15 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Muffler Man, Atlanta Illinois

This Muffler Man is a must see as you pass through the tiny town of Atlanta, Illinois. He originally came...

14 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Henry’s Rabbit Ranch, Staunton, Illinois

Henry's Rabbit Ranch just outside of Staunton, Illinois on Route 66, is so much fun. When we first pulled up...

14 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Giant Catsup Bottle, Collinsville, Illinois

The Giant Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, a masterpiece of engineering, was originally built in 1949 as a water tower by W.E.Caldwell Company...

14 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Pink Elephant Antiques, Livingston Illinois

Our second day driving on Route 66 through Illinois was full of giant alerts highlighted by the fantastic collection at the whimsical...

14 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Muffler Man with American Flag

One of the joys of cruising Route 66 is being on constant alert to unexpected finds like this Muffler Man...

13 October, 2014 / 0 Comments

Wagon Wheel Motel, Cuba Missouri

For Route 66 fans, the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri is a must-see historical landmark, as it is one...

13 October, 2014 / 0 Comments