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- Tipton, Iowa - A&W Root Beer Family
I see the Family every time I go to Iowa City or Des Moines. They are still on the minigolf course next to a swimming pool, and they are visible year-round. They are easily seen while westbound on I-80, or follow the directions that you provide for a close-up.
[Eli W. Coyote, 04/09/2024]Mini-Golf Burger Family:- Address:
- 1231 306th St., Tipton, IA
- Directions:
- Hunt's Cedar River Campgrounds. I-80 exit 267 (Tipton). Drive north and make the first left onto 306th St. Drive to the end of the gravel road, paralleling westbound I-80.
- Hours:
- May be removed winter/spring. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 563-946-2431
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
It's back and perfect! And the root beer float is delicious. They make their own root beer!
[Linda Johnson, 03/29/2024]Frostop Root Beer: Rotating Neon Mug:- Address:
- 411 E. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA
- Directions:
- I-10 exit 209. East side of town. On the north side of US Hwy 61/E. Airline Hwy about a quarter-mile east of Main St./US Hwy 51.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 11 am - 6 pm. Closed Su. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 985-652-6361
- Issaquah, Washington - Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-in
Sadly, XXX closed in November 2023 when the owners retired. As of now it sits empty. There are rumors someone may reopen it, but as of now that hasn't happened.
[Anne Christiansen, 02/26/2024]Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-in:- Address:
- 98 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
- Directions:
- East of Front St N on north side of NE Gilman Blvd.
- Hours:
- Closed in late 2023.
- Status:
- In Transition
Thousands of soda-related items, including old vending machines, the world's first six-pack carrier, and a showcase filled with Max Headroom Coca-Cola swag from the mid-1980s. A basement bar offers many obscure brands such as Nehi Orange, Sarsaparilla, and Grapette.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 126 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO
- Directions:
- In the city's downtown historic district. I-70 exit 229B. Turn north onto 5th St. Drive one mile. Turn right at the stoplight onto Jefferson St. Drive four blocks. Turn left at the stop sign onto N. Main St. Drive a half-block. You'll see the museum on the right.
- Hours:
- M-Th 10-6, F-Sa 10-8:30, Su 12-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 636-724-7632
- Admission:
- Adults $20.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Woody is all decked out for the season!
[Barb Unruh, 12/22/2023]Woody the Root Beer Man:- Address:
- 225 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby, IL
- Directions:
- The Root Beer Stand. I-39 exit 54, then east into town on Walnut St., then left for two blocks on Columbia Ave./Hwy 71/351.
- Phone:
- 815-883-9254
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