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Roadside Attractions

The best thing about America’s highways is the crazy, kitschy, cool roadside attractions along the way. Here’s what we’ve found so far!
The Penquin Drive-In
By The Flash Nites
In Exploration Stories, Light-painting, Roadside Attractions
Posted March 19, 2017

The Penquin Drive-In

This incredible building would not be out of place on Route 66 or the Lincoln Highway. But it certainly felt out of place amidst the modern big box and chain stores. It was as if the town of [...]

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Enchanted Highway
By The Flash Nites
In Exploration Stories, Roadside Attractions
Posted April 6, 2014

Enchanted Highway

Did you know there truly is an Enchanted Highway? I like to think that, metaphorically, the highway we travel to escape our ho hum, day-to-day life is enchanted, but there is only one truly by [...]

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Painting Route 66 Illinois
By The Flash Nites
In Roadside Attractions, Route 66
Posted March 30, 2013

Painting Route 66 Illinois

Being a graphic designer in this digital age, it's not too often I get to bust out my paint brushes from my college days. In fact, it's been almost ten years since I've taken to a canvas that [...]

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Route 66 Curiosity
By The Flash Nites
In Roadside Attractions, Route 66
Posted September 15, 2012

Route 66 Curiosity

One evening last week, I got a text photo from a friend. Scattered all over her floor were mugs, plates, drinking glasses, bowls, notebooks and other wares adorned with kitschy illustrations [...]

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Pee Wee Herman & Cabazon
By The Flash Nites
In Exploration Stories, Roadside Attractions
Posted April 25, 2012

Pee Wee Herman & Cabazon

I was 6 or 7 years old when I watched "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" on HBO at my mom's friend's house late one night. I was so obsessed, [...]

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