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Broomfield, Colorado - Grave of the Toll Road Dog As previously reported, Shep's grave was recently moved to the Broomfield Depot Museum grounds due to progress and construction on the interchange. All the gravestones, ironwork, gravel, and flags were replaced next to the old depot exactly as they were on Interstate 36. After watching a TV report on this story, I believe the mystery person who decorated and cared for Shep's grave all these years is the very same lady who spearheaded his re-interment. [Bob Pearce, 11/24/2009]Grave of the Toll Road Dog:
Address: 2201 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO [Show Map]
Directions: US 36 - The Boulder Turnpike- 121/128 Exit in Broomfield. Take US Hwy 287 north about a mile to W. 10th Ave, head west and enter Zangs Spur Park. Watch for signs.
Phone: 303-466-3663
McKittrick, California - Penny Bar The Penny Bar is in the historic McKittrick hotel. It's not much to look at from the outside, but once inside you will be dazzled by floor-to-ceiling pennies and the quirky decor. Over one million pennies are glued to everything -- the floor, the walls, the pool table, the TV, and more. It's a really fun little place to sing karaoke, play pool, drink some beers and eat amazing rib-eye steaks. If you are lucky enough to meet the owners Annie and Mike (who are often there working) then you will encounter two of the most genuinely friendly, and fun people the west coast has to offer.
If you call ahead, for birthdays or special occasions, Annie will make you one of her "naughty" cakes which taste amazing and are a riot to look at (She also makes pg-rated cakes, but the R-rated ones are a lot of fun). My family has been going to the Penny bar for years. [Sarah, 11/24/2009]
Bar Covered with Pennies - Penny Bar:
Address: 23273 Highway 33, McKittrick, CA [Show Map]
Directions: McKittrick Hotel and Cafe. The town is at the junction of highway 58 and highway 33.
Phone: 661-762-7676
Washington, DC - Barrel House Liquors As you might expect, the liquor store's entry is framed by a large barrel that you enter through. The store's unusual doorway was constructed some time during the 1950s, and is a local attraction.
There is a parking lot around the corner that has a Barrel House Liquor sign with a large barrel on it as well. [Phil Pasquini, 11/24/2009]
Barrel House Liquors:
Address: 1341 14th St NW, Washington, DC [Show Map]
Directions: At the corner of Rhode Island NW and 14th St. NW.
Hours: Always visible.
Amidon, North Dakota - Open Range still open Drove by in July 2009 and the range was still open. I recall my wife not being as impressed as I was. [Steve Cook, 11/23/2009]The Old Open Range Gag:
Address: US Hwy 85, Amidon, ND [Show Map]
Directions: On the west side of US 85 between Amidon and Bowman.
Belfast, Maine - Perry's Nut House Billed on RA as a house of oddities. Well, yes there are a few oddities there...but it is more of a tourist trap selling some of the cheapest stuff around!
O.K., I will admit there was this sweet little old lady selling fresh homemade fudge (of all flavors/varieties) and so I indulged. The fudge made at Perry's Nut House is well worth the stop!
There was a giant stuffed Gorilla as you walk in the front door (contest to name it...and if you win...you get your picture with the gorilla). A large stuffed albatross, a mummy (looked a bit doctored up). Some cool things outside to get your picture with. [Ryan from Michigan, 11/23/2009]
[RA: Hooray for "Jay the Forgotten Mummy!" Perry's is on the comeback trail...]Perry's Nut House:
Address: 45 Searsport Ave., Belfast, ME [Show Map]
Directions: US 1 and Arcadian Hwy. Less than a mile north of the bridge on Route 1 on east side of road.
Hours: Daily 9-6 summer. Shorter hours iearly spring and late fall. (Call to verify)
Phone: 207-338-1630
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