Roadside Attractions: Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun [Hardcover]

Brian Butko (Author), Sarah Butko (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 3, 2007

Hit the open road for fun and wackiness as the Butkos visit offbeat attractions from coast to coast--dinosaur parks, miniature golf courses, populuxe motels, vintage amusement arcades, classic diners illuminated in neon, and even the world's largest ball of twine. More than fifty fellow authors and artists offer stories about their favorite attractions or recall memorable trips. Visitor information is included to help plan quick visits or an entire road trip.

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About the Author

Brian and Sarah Butko live in Pittsburgh, where Brian is editor of Western Pennsylvania History magazine and Sarah is a PTA president and Girl Scout leader.

Brian Butko is editor of Western Pennsylvania History magazine, he was the associate producer of the award-winning documentary Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants, and he is considered a leading authority on the Lincoln Highway.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1St Edition edition (July 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811702294
• ISBN-13: 978-0811702294
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a writer and editor -- and always dreaming of being on the road. I write books about traveling the old highways and the cool places you'll find along them.

In addition to the books I've written, I was also project manager or editor of:

* The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History (2012)
* Maz, You're Up!
* Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era
* Clash of Empires: The British French & Indian War, 1754-1763
* Pittsburgh's Strip District: Around the World in a Neighborhood
* Industry and Infantry: The Civil War in Western Pennsylvania (with Nicholas Ciotola)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Love that "Pink" Motel with the Fairy, August 17, 2007

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Dorothy D. Porter "Pixel Packing Mama" (Corvallis, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadside Attractions: Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun (Hardcover)

There is so much going on in this book; it is busy and fun, and informative, and a hoot! It is real trip down Memory Lane. Cover is lively and enticing, print quality is nice, as is page size. It is clear the authors enjoy their work. Colors are crispy cool! I plan to buy several for Christmas gifts. If you took road trips when you were young, you're going to really enjoy being reminded of the quirky places along the way. If you never experienced road trips in the middle of last century, then read it anyway and find out what you missed, and what your parents and grandparents are talking about when they say they "took a trip". I'm the cute little girl in the convertible on page 69.
Roadside Attractions: Cool Cafés, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roadside Thrills!, September 8, 2007

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Debra Jane Seltzer "roadsidenut" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadside Attractions: Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun (Hardcover)

This book is a dense and stunning compilation of all things "roadside" (interesting buildings, restaurants, fiberglass giants, old amusement parks, eccentric constructions, etc.). The research is thorough and up-to-date, the photos fantastic, and the subject matter comprehensive. It's a must-have for anyone looking to add interesting sights to their travels and for folks interested in Americana.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roadside Attractions, December 16, 2008

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Peter G. Steelman ""traveler"" (Mystic, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadside Attractions: Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, & Other Road Trip Fun (Hardcover)

Excellent book to get some insight as to what is, and was, interesting to see and do on the Lincoln Highway.