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Back open and free to see during operating hours. Grab a Big Mac and read up on the history.
[Clark W, 12/24/2023]World's Oldest Operating McDonald's:- Address:
- 10207 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA
- Directions:
- Lakewood and Florence Avenue. 1/2 mile South of the 5 Fwy. at the Lakewood Blvd. off-ramp.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
The hotel is gone, and there are no signs of monster trucks, but there are 12 huge dinosaurs, nicely mounted with descriptive placards, all tucked into a little park behind the Esso station and McDonald's. Easy parking and easy on and off of Highway 20.
[Tim O'Brien, 09/11/2023]Dinosaurs:- Address:
- 180 Rang du Moulin-Rouge, Sainte Leonard-d'Aston, PQ, Canada
- Directions:
- Northwest corner of Hwy 55/20 exit 202. Next to McDonald's.
- Dallas, Texas - Sivils Drive In [1940-1967]
Legendary drive-in restaurant had three acres of parking, over 100 carhops, and a commanding "general" in a tower. And it served beer.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Hours:
- 1940-1967
- Status:
- Gone
My favorite roadside attraction thus far! A must stop to relive your childhood.
[Hanna, 07/06/2023]First Original McDonald's Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1398 N. E St., San Bernardino, CA
- Directions:
- From Route 66/Mt. Vernon Ave. turn east at the stoplight onto Baseline St. Drive one mile, crossing over the I-215 freeway. Turn left (north) at the stoplight onto E St. Drive a quarter-mile. The museum will be on the left, at the corner of W. 14th St.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 909-885-6324
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
- Cincinnati, Ohio - Birthplace of the Filet-o-Fish Sandwich
Invented by McDonald's franchisee Lou Groen in 1962 as a way to boost sales on Fridays during Lent. Celebrated with an indoor display.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 5425 W. North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH
- Directions:
- Northwest edge of the city, in the Monfort Heights neighborhood. I-74 exit 14, then north a quarter mile on North Bend Rd. You'll see the McDonald's on the left.
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