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Cincinnati, Ohio - American Sign Museum
The American Sign Museum is going strong. We got lucky when we visited, and my daughter got to watch a guy work on and test some new neon! The gift shop has some nice t-shirts, so be sure to check it out.
[Steve, 07/01/2022]American Sign Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1330 Monmouth St., Cincinnati, OH
- Directions:
- I-75 exit 3. Turn west onto Hopple St. Drive a quarter-mile. Just past a small auto dealer lot on the right, turn right onto narrow Meeker St. (If you drive across the bridge, you've gone too far.) Meeker St. then bends sharply left, and ends at Spring Grove Ave. Turn right onto Spring Grove Ave. Drive a quarter-mile. Turn right onto Monmouth Ave. You'll quickly see the museum ahead, on the left.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. W-Sa 10-4, Su 12-4. Tours (recommended and free) W-Sa 11 & 2; Su 2 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 513-541-6366
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- The Best
Phoenix, Arizona - Mystery Castle
This place has no AC. I went on Halloween around 11 am and the Mystery Castle was nice, and not that crowded. It is dirt lot parking. There are some stairs in places but I don't believe there were any ramps to access the second floor portion. It is also dark in some spots so if you don't like being in small spaces that feel like caves, there are a few rooms that are not for you.
[Ace Bandito, 07/01/2022]Mystery Castle:- Address:
- 800 E. Mineral Rd, Phoenix, AZ
- Directions:
- I-10 exit 155. West on Baseline Rd for 5.5 miles. Turn south onto 7th St. for 1.5 miles. At the end of the street, turn left onto Mineral Rd to get to the Castle. Golf courses and gated communities are built up to the edge of the Mystery Castle desert property.
- Hours:
- Oct.-May Th-Su 11-3:30. Tours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 602-268-1581
- Admission:
- Adults $10. Cash only.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Gilbert, Arizona - Big Gopher on Roof with Hat
Called "Topo," this stand is well known locally for its excellent soft-serve dip cones. (Pro Tip: If you get one when the temperature is 115F, eat fast!)
[James Crowe, 07/01/2022]Big Gopher on Roof with Hat:- Address:
- 301 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ
- Directions:
- Topo. US-60 exit 182, then drive south on Gilbert Rd for 2.5 miles. On the east side of the road, just north of Page Ave.
- Hours:
- Eyes glow at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Springfield, Missouri - World's 2nd Largest Fork
The fork is in front of a business, so I suggest going after hours or on the weekend if you want to take some goofy pics!
[RonRimes, 06/30/2022]World's 2nd Largest Fork:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 2215 W Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield, MO
- Directions:
- From US Hwy 60, take the S. Kansas Expy north one block; turn left onto W. Chesterfield Blvd. Turn right onto S. Cox Rd, then left onto W. Butterfield St., then left into the Noble and Associates parking lot.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Conway, Missouri - Rest Stops: Route 66 in Miniature
It's cute if you need a rest stop, but definitely not worth going out of your way, in my opinion. The mini-buildings are just picnic table coverage.
[RonRimes, 06/30/2022]Rest Stops: Route 66 in Miniature:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 110619 I-44, Conway, MO
- Directions:
- Missouri Route 66 Welcome Center Rest Area. At milepost 111 on I-44. Separate, nearly identical rest stops both eastbound and westbound.
- Phone:
- 417-589-0023
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Yes -- otherwise, the people who work in the building with a giant fork might judge you as silly.