Sunday Snapshots: Inspirational Signs
I pass this church often. Whoever puts the quotes on their signs really comes up with some good ones. This weekend was a two-fer. “Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.” “Get...
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Full tank. Wandering heart.
I pass this church often. Whoever puts the quotes on their signs really comes up with some good ones. This weekend was a two-fer. “Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.” “Get...
Everyone that has ever passed through Long Island’s easternmost town of Montauk seems to know of the Memory Motel. The name is also special to many Rolling Stones fans. In 1975, while staying in...
This pretty much sums up my Sunday: Here on Long Island it was a sunny, nearly spring day. Though the winds were blowing all day, the temperatures danced around the 50 degree mark. I...
It is impossible for me not to stop whenever I pass the Big Duck. I just love it.
Spotted on the road – A landlocked lighthouse near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
I saw this photo theme on To Cold To Hold Photo Theme: Muffler Men Long Island has one Muffler Man on it’s shores. It is an indian-style man that stands outside of the Riverhead...
Photo of a Vespa scooter parked behind a car wearing a crocheted cover by the artist Olek in New York City.
The Stony Brook Village Center works very hard at keeping a small town, community feel alive. During the winter season they hold an event called the Promenade of Trees where the walkway is lined...
Aside from riding around in a Gumby suit, I was busy nerding it up in other ways on Sunday. I was messing around with Foursquare trying to see if I could unlock the Great...
Roadside America is the online mother-load of weird and wonderful kitschy destinations. Categorized by state, the website can help you punctuate a ride or a trip with some super funky spots to stop at...
There is just something that I love about old gas stations and gas pumps. There was often a stylish craftsmanship that we generally don’t see in the new all business, efficient stations of today....
At first glance nothing really seems out of place here in this photo. It’s nothing more than a road stretching out over a hill. Why would anyone take a photo of something so ordinary?...
While out playing Tag-O-Rama last night, I saw this amazing truck. The advertising is one thing, but the bones of the truck itself are awesome! click to enlarge It had no badging anywhere on...
Fun Things to do on Long Island One of the best things to do while visiting our shores is check out our Long Island Roadside Attractions! Many people know Long Island as home to...
Okay, everybody. Let’s give a nice warm welcome to Mr. Millennium! “Hiiiiii, Mister Millennium.” He stands ever-smiling, braving the elements in front of North Sea Auto Radiator. Hmm. Auto radiators… yea, that seems like...
If you’re looking for a 1-2 punch of good riding and interesting roadside attractions, Maine has a lot to offer. Just a hop skip and a jump from a 3 story outhouse, a giant...
When I first found RoadsideWonders.net it was like discovering a long lost road sister; another woman motorcyclist who is crazy about muffler men, giant chickens and roadside treasures that the kooks of the world...
Most people know Nipper as the mascot for RCA, usually shown listening to his master’s voice on the phonograph. But any Long Islander who has passed through the Village of Babylon will also tell...
This former East Setauket post office building was built in the 1880s. It used to stand on Main St. next to Setauket’s downtown rubber factory. The post office building moved to it’s current location...
Many people who have attended Americade or have passed through Lake George, NY will recognize the world’s tallest Uncle Sam. He stands outside of the Magic Forest amusement park just south of town. We...