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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

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Factory Tours, Landmarks & Architecture, Missouri Travel, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions June 30, 2024September 9, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

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

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Landmarks & Architecture, Metal Menageries, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, South Carolina Travel, Travel August 2, 2023July 28, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

Oversized metallic teapot sculpture known as The Mickey Coffee Pot, standing tall in Winston-Salem with dried grasses in the foreground and bare trees in the background.

Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem – Historic North Carolina Landmark

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Landmarks & Architecture, North Carolina Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel February 16, 2023September 8, 2025Comments are Disabled

Why the Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem Landmark is a Must-See As certified coffee fanatics, we couldn’t skip this oversized roadside wonder! ☕ We drink coffee all day, every day, so when we saw a giant coffee pot sculpture in Winston Salem, we knew it belonged on our itinerary. The History of the Mickey Coffee …

The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station, a bright yellow building designed like a giant seashell, with two vintage pastel gas pumps and a red door

The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station: North Carolina’s Nostalgic Stop

by Nancy LynnBus Life, Historical Landmarks, Landmarks & Architecture, North Carolina Travel, Roadside Attractions, Travel February 16, 2023September 8, 2025Comments are Disabled

A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour Y’all, let me tell you about the Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station North Carolina that we stumbled across on our way back to Winston-Salem! This quirky little gem was just one of many delightful surprises from our Journey into North Carolina road trip. The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station …

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

The Sunsphere in Knoxville TN – History & Views

by Nancy LynnLandmarks & Architecture, Quirky Travel, Roadside Attractions, Tennessee Travel, Travel January 22, 2023June 14, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …