- Society for Commercial Archeology
National organization devoted to studying roadside architecture and the structures of the 20th century, such as kitschy diners, retro gas stations, classic motels, and drive-in theaters. With information about membership, conferences, and publications.
www.sca-roadside.org
- Diner City
Online guide to America's classic diners, restaurants, and roadside architecture by state. Listings include photos, street maps, and menus.
www.dinercity.com
- Hat n' Boots
Official site of the giant cowboy hat and boots located in Georgetown, Seattle. Find out where the giant statues came from, see historic photos, or read restoration news.
www.hatnboots.org
- Large Canadian Roadside Attractions
Photo collection of Canada's biggest roadside monuments, from giant dinosaurs to immense igloos. Find attractions by state or by type, or submit your own photos of larger-than-life sights.
www.roadsideattractions.ca
- Dog Bark Park Inn
Bed and breakfast guesthouse in the shape of the world's biggest beagle, located at Dog Bark Park on Hwy 95 at Cottonwood, Idaho. Find out about rooms, reservations, and the history of Dog Bark Park.
www.dogbarkparkinn.com
- Welcome to America
Roger Johnson's photos of welcome signs, public monuments, and roadside attractions in all fifty states. Click on a state to get started, or see the routes Johnson took through the U.S.
www.welcometoamerica.us
- World's Largest Collection of World's Smallest Versions of World's Largest Things
Interactive mobile environment displaying miniature replicas of roadside attractions billed as the world's largest. Includes photos, tour highlights, and a directory of big attractions throughout the U.S.
www.worldslargestthings.com
- Roadside America: Giant Cows
Drive the backroads of the Dairy State and you're sure to see not only run-of-the-mill cows, but also giant cows built as roadside attractions. Find out about Wisconsin's bovine monuments, like Chatty Belle, the world's largest talking cow.
www.roadsideamerica.com/set/cow.html
- RoadTrip America
Traveling tips and roadside recommendations for crossing America by car, motorcycle, or bike. Includes roadtrip planning help, scenic routes, and recommended sights along the way.
www.RoadTripAmerica.com
- RoadsideFans
Online guide to great American roadside diners, chains, and attractions. Includes road-trip travelers' forum, diner FAQs, and feature articles.
www.roadsidefans.com
- Big Duck
Profile of The Big Duck, a 20-foot tall duck-shaped building alongside Route 24 in Long Island, built in 1931 by a farmer selling eggs. Get directions and hours, or see photos of the architectural fowl.
www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/NYFLAduck.html
- Roadside America
Online guide to offbeat tourist attractions, from giant statues to bizarre museums. Check out new and featured pit stops, or browse any state for kitschy sights, retro motels, and classic diners.
www.roadsideamerica.com
- Garnet Ghost Town
A historical ghost town that was at its peak in 1898, when gold miners came to Montana's Garnet Mountains to make their fortunes. Find out about tours, events, and the history of Garnet.
www.garnetghosttown.org
- Stafford Farms Shell
Photo of Stafford Farms Shell, a roadside gas station inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater.
www.sidesways.com/fllw/stafford.php
- Big Things: The Monuments of Canada
Dedicated to larger-than-life Canadian monuments and roadside attractions. Browse statues in odd shapes such as giant animals and processed foods, or find out about murals and other roadside art in Canada.
www.bigthings.ca
- Back On Tack: Roadside Attractions and Oddball Architecture
A guide to kitschy roadside sights and tourist pit stops, organized by state. Browse strange architecture, bizarre billboards, retro diners, and oversized monuments.
gethep.net/road
- New Jersey Diners
Guide to roadside diners throughout New Jersey for travelers with a passion for coffee and roadtrips. Also discusses what makes a diner a diner, the happy waitress of the month, and online postcards.
www.njdiners.com
- Hello to Arms
Article about museum exhibits of heroic limbs and other grisly relics of the U.S. Civil War, from Stonewall Jackson's arm to J.E.B. Stuart;s bullet-riddled jacket. From Roadside America.
www.roadsideamerica.com/set/arms.html
- Minnesota's Roadside Architecture
Project documenting Minnesota's roadside attractions, with photos and clues for travelers looking to explore the state's larger-than-life wonders. From the Minnesota Historical Society.
www.mnhs.org/places/other/roadside
- Roadside Art Online
Photo gallery of roadside art, surprising signs, and strange store names from across the U.S. Includes a special collection of street art from Chicago's Western Avenue.
www.interestingideas.com/roadside/roadside.htm
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