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New Roadside America: The Modern Traveler's Guide to the Wild and Wonderful World of America's Tourist Paperback – June 1, 1992

by Mike Wilkins (Author), Ken Smith (Author), Doug Kirby (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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Guides travelers through many of America's most unusual roadside tourist attractions
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    June 1, 1992
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    0671769316
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Roadside America is a Baedeker to the junkiest attractions on America's major, minor, and nearly forgotten highways. Planning to see Graceland? Why not let this delightful volume direct you on the complete Elvis tour, including a miniature "Elvis City" in Roanoke, Virginia; the Elvis-theme McDonald's in Elvis's birthplace of Tupelo, Mississippi; and the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Learn about the Curse of the Pyramids, and see the many unfinished pyramids that litter America's heartland. Jump into the debate about which town has the largest ball of string, the biggest tree stump, or America's true weather-forecasting groundhog. The locations of giant statues of the Jolly Green Giant, an "African village" in South Carolina claiming to be an independent kingdom, and the mysterious "Thing" of the Sonoran Desert are all found here. Buy it and drive west, young trendies.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fireside; Revised edition (June 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671769316
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671769314
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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  • Craig S. Thom
    5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of roadside attractions
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2001
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    The point of this book is not to provide point to point directions. Doing so would just take up room that could be dedicated something else, and listed hours and phone numbers become dated and useless in no time.
    What this book does is capture the joy some of us feel while driving around the country and discovering roadside attractions on our own.
    I've had fun visiting dozens of the places mentioned in this book, but I've had just as much fun following my nose and finding places on my own. The book is about the joy of exploration and the weird things people do. This doesn't change even if attractions close or move.
    These are all fun places to visit, but the best part is that they exist (or existed). In a very entertaining way, the authors let you know what's out there and what's entertaining about it.
    You'll love this book even if you never leave home. It's fun to read. You may, however, be inspired to drive around a little on your own and find out how much fun it is to stop at a convenience store and ask where the giant chair is.
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  • Rat
    5.0 out of 5 stars An old book but useful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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    I'm disappointed there doesn't seem to be a follow-up to this but I intend to search the things in here to see if they're still around before we go.
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  • lk
    3.0 out of 5 stars New Roadside America: the Modern Traveler's Guide...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011
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    The book was informative. It would have been more helpful if it had been listed by state, so you don't have to randomly flip through the book looking through places you want to see.
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  • David H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... for my wife because it was seen in a great movie years ago
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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    I bought this book for my wife because it was seen in a great movie years ago. I odn't know if many of the places listed in the book are still around but it's still a great read.
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  • By Roadwarrior
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual places
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2008
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    We are going to be using this book to plan our road trip this summer. It has all the unusual places you never know if they really exist. Its for people who are looking for some adventure and dont mind traveling
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  • James D. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars the bible for adventurers
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2009
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    Had one, used it for all my adventures, had it stolen, had to get another, a great read even if you're not adventuring in America. But how cool is it to be in the smallest church in America or visit a giant cuckoo clock or santa's workshop or see the world's largest potato chip.
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  • TC-Squared
    1.0 out of 5 stars Old, dated, virtually useless
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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    Want to see black and white photos os attractions from the 1950’s and 1960’s? Then this is for you!
    What to know where to find fun attractions NOW? Then DONT buy this!
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  • Jill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017
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    Great information, just what I wanted to research for my vacation
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  • Alexis Morris Ellis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2014
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    It's pretty old version
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  • Beck77
    1.0 out of 5 stars Offensive and very dated.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2018
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    Oh my gosh...This book is both racist and homophobic. I know it's very old but even in the 90's I don't expect to read the term limp wristed nor to see Native Americans referred to as Indians. In fact there's an entire chapter dedicated to that title and disdain that the Native Americans were given back bones previously stored at the Smithsonian. The author was annoyed that the bones weren't then displayed for tourists complete with horror movie lighting. You couldn't make this up! Aside from it's many disgusting opinions it's not even a user friendly book. The attractions are listed under titles such as Animals or Meat and Nuts meaning you have to scroll through the entire book trying to find the relevant states you are visiting. I'm at a loss as to what to do with it as I can't pass it on as I wouldn't want someone else to read it!
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