Road Tripping: The Coffee Pot – Bedford, Pa
There was a time when visiting the Bedford Coffee Pot was one of those things that just nagged and nagged me. Way over on the western half of Pennsylvania, it seemed lightyears away. In truth it...
Tagged: Roadside Stuff
Road Tripping: Pit Stop at the PEZ Visitors Center – Orange, CT
Just across the Long Island Sound from where I live is the PEZ Visitors Center. Yes, PEZ as in the candy with the cool dispensers. When I pulled in to the parking lot I...
Visiting The Queen of the Roadside – Nitro Girl
For all of the cliche popular images of the scary, hardened bikers – I feel like I must exist on the opposite end of the spectrum. When I’m out and about on my bike...
Sights from the Road: License Plate House – Hinsdale, NH
Set back from the road in Hinsdale, New Hampshire is a fabulous house that is covered in license plates. When I say covered… I mean covered. Isn’t it wonderful? The house is no longer...
Day 2: Detour to the Roanoke Muffler Man
Some time around midday I pulled us off of the BRP around Roanoke, Virginia. When we finally stopped at the first traffic light we’d seen all day, Kenny looked at me quizzically and slowly said,...
Day 1: Dipping Below the Mason-Dixon Line
During the night I’d been awakened by rain pouring down the gutter drainpipe outside. It sounded like a steam train was chugging by our bedroom window with big whooshes of wind tearing through the...
2011 In Review: Big, Silly, Weird and Wonderful Sights from the Road
Finding a roadside treasure while riding my motorcycle is one of the simple joys in my life. There is a happiness that only spotting a 15 foot fiberglass cauliflower can bring. Am I right? From...
These Aren’t The Droids You’re Looking For
There are several many people in my life that might argue that I am a weirdness magnet. But, what would that say about them? Am I really a magnet -or- do you think that just maybe when...
The Long Shadows Were Calling Me Home
When the shadows start getting long, that’s when I start missing home. I continuously walk the line of having the curiosity of a person who likes to wander and one whose heartstrings reel them...
Long Island Roadside Attractions – The Ultimate List!
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...
Long Island: Roadside Giant the Mr. Millennium Snowman
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...
Roadside Giant: Nipper the Dog at Plessers in Babylon
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...
Sights from the Road: I Love Huge Wieners
Don’t you? I mean, seriously! How great is that hot dog? I have to thank my dear friend Bill for tipping me off to the giant hot dog. I had no idea it existed....
Fuzzygalore’s Muffler Man Photo Gallery
With the new addition of 2 muffler men from Pennsylvania on our recent excursion to visit the Bedford Coffee Pot, my little collection of photos has grown. I’m pretty sure the first Muffler Man...
Road Trip: Visiting the Bedford Coffee Pot
My love of traveling around and seeing our corner of the world isn’t limited to just doing it on a motorcycle. Sometimes we head out in the car as well. When we hit the...
Triumph Speed Triple and the Big Christmas Bee
The giant Scientific bug is all dressed up for Christmas. Actually I think its more of a big bee than a bug. I spotted him last Sunday while I was out for a cold...
Motorcycle Christmas Photo: Giant Nutcracker
Yesterday morning I set off from the house while my family still had sleep in their eyes. I had to get a quick two-wheeled fix while the temperature creeped towards 30 degrees. As I’ve...
Motorcycles and Sombreros Don’t Mix
On the day that I decided to drop my bike at the gas station I was heading out to take a picture of a giant sombrero that was previously an ADV tag-o-rama tag. To...
Offbeat Road Trip Destinations – My RoadsideAmerica.com Published Tips
Two things that I love. Motorcycle riding and Roadside Attractions. While out riding my motorcycle, I oftentimes take trips to locate interesting roadside attractions. Several of my tips and photos have been used on roadsideamerica.com!
Walter’s Hotdog Stand
Along Palmer Avenue in Mamaroneck, NY sits a pagoda that has been servin’ up split hotdogs since 1928. Walter’s Hotdogs has been in business since 1919, so they must be doing something right. We...
