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Giant yellow Kraft macaroni noodle sculpture with “You know you love it” slogan, located outside the Kraft factory in Springfield, Missouri. Hiding the Springfield Underground Cave Tours

Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Kraft Noodle Adventure

Bus Life, Factory Tours, Landmarks & Architecture, Missouri Travel, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions / Nancy Lynn

Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Following the Kraft Noodle Trail It all started with a noodle. Not metaphorical, not culinary—just a giant, unapologetic elbow macaroni looming roadside like a beacon of processed cheese devotion. This Springfield Underground cave tours adventure began when Kraft placed their pasta sentinel there, creating an unlikely gateway to Missouri’s most fascinating […]

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Colorful billboard at South of the Border Road Trip attraction, featuring Pedro in a sombrero and poncho beside an RV, set under a clear Carolina sky.

South of the Border Road Trip: The Ultimate Pit Stop

Bus Life, Landmarks & Architecture, Metal Menageries, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, South Carolina Travel, Travel / Nancy Lynn

Big Stuff Everywhere—And We Mean Everywhere! What South of the Border road trip would be complete without a stop at South of the Border? 😂If you’ve ever driven down I-95, you’ve seen the billboards. Lots of billboards. It’s like Pedro himself is personally guiding you to one of America’s most quirky roadside attractions—a place where

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Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station: A Retro Roadside Wonder

Bus Life, Historical Landmarks, Landmarks & Architecture, Travel / Nancy Lynn

A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour The world of quirky roadside attractions never disappoints, and on our way back to Winston-Salem, we discovered this whimsical landmark—just one of many fascinating stops from our Journey into North Carolina road trip! The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station. This bright yellow, seashell-shaped gem is more than just an

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Sunsphere Knoxville – Landmark tower with gold glass reflecting the Tennessee skyline.

The Sunsphere in Knoxville TN – History & Views

Landmarks & Architecture, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, Tennessee Travel, Travel / Nancy Lynn

Exploring Knoxville from Above: A Unique Perspective In the heart of World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere in Knoxville stands as one of Tennessee’s most unique landmarks. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, its golden glass panels gleam in the sunlight, making it a striking presence in the city skyline. For just $5 per person, visitors

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