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A collage of four images from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, birthplace of the banana split, showing a large banana split sculpture beside a historical marker, a black and white view of Strickler's Drug Store interior with a soda fountain and customers, a close-up of a classic banana split with whipped cream and cherries in a glass dish, and a close-up of the blue and gold Pennsylvania historical marker detailing the 1904 creation of the banana split by David Strickler.

Exploring the Birthplace of the Banana Split in Latrobe

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - June 28, 2025 0

In 1904, Latrobe, Pennsylvania became the birthplace of a beloved American dessert: the banana split. A young apprentice pharmacist named David Strickler, working at Tassell...

Collage of four images taken in Latrobe, Pennsylvania honoring Fred Rogers, including a Pennsylvania historical marker, a display of his iconic sweaters and shoes, original puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and a bronze statue of Rogers seated on a bench in his hometown where he was born and is buried.

Exploring Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Latrobe

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - June 24, 2025 0

Latrobe, Pennsylvania is a small town with a big legacy, thanks in large part to one of its most beloved native sons - Fred...

A collage of four photos taken at the Color Park in Pittsburgh featuring graffiti-covered picnic tables and concrete barriers with the city skyline in the background, a colorful stretch of murals beside the Monongahela River and 10th Street Bridge, a close-up of the “Chill Bill” mural on a garage door, and a park rules sign welcoming visitors to the South Side’s Color Park and encouraging respectful artistic expression.

Exploring the Color Park in Pittsburgh

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - May 27, 2025 0

Located along the banks of the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh’s Color Park is a vibrant explosion of creativity in the heart of the city’s South...

A collage of four images showcasing the Red Rabbit Drive-In Restaurant in Duncannon, PA, capturing its nostalgic 1950s-style charm and signature menu items. The top-left image features the restaurant’s curved overhang with the slogan “Make the Red Rabbit a Habit,” large front windows with menu signage, and a red pickup truck parked in front. The top-right image highlights a classic carhop tray meal, including a Bunny Burger with melted cheese and crispy bacon, golden French fries, a soft drink in a retro-style cup, and a ketchup packet, all served on a tray attached to a car window. The bottom-left image provides a close-up of a bottle of Bunny Dust seasoning alongside a tray of crispy fries, showcasing the restaurant’s signature seasoning blend. The bottom-right image focuses on the front window signage, emphasizing the drive-in’s long history as a three-generation family business since 1964, and its unique carhop ordering system where customers turn on their hazard lights for service.

The Red Rabbit Drive-In | Nostalgic Eats Along Route 322

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - February 15, 2025 0

Eating at The Red Rabbit Drive-In along Route 322 in Duncannon (Perry County) is like stepping back in time to a classic 1950s roadside...

A collage of four photographs showcasing unique roadside attractions in Pennsylvania. The top left image features The Coffee Pot in Bedford, a massive coffee pot-shaped structure with a gray exterior, red handle, and a black base. The top right image displays the Haines Shoe House in York, a whimsical cream-colored house shaped like a giant shoe, with small glowing windows and a welcoming entrance. The bottom left image highlights the Kecksburg UFO replica in Kecksburg, a large, acorn-shaped structure with mysterious markings, mounted on a platform with a sign referencing the alleged UFO incident from December 9, 1965. The bottom right image presents a towering retro-style ice cream man statue outside The Inside Scoop in Coopersburg wearing red pants and holding an oversized ice cream cone and scoop, standing beside a neon sign advertising homemade ice cream and coffee.

17 of PA’s Quirkiest Man-Made Roadside Attractions

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - February 11, 2025 0

If you're looking for some of PA's quirkiest man-made roadside attractions, you're in the right place! Pennsylvania is home to plenty of eye-catching roadside attractions,...

A collage of four photos showcasing the Boyer Candy Factory Outlet in Altoona, PA. The top-left image captures the exterior of the factory with a sign directing visitors to the outlet store entrance. The top-right image features stacks of bright yellow Mallo Cup boxes alongside Smoothie and Clark Bars inside the store. The bottom-left image highlights a collectible Mallo Cup die-cast truck among shelves of Boyer treats. The bottom-right image displays neatly folded Mallo Cup-themed t-shirts in red, yellow, and gray, offering sweet memorabilia for candy lovers.

Visiting the Boyer Candy Factory Outlet in Blair County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - January 28, 2025 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Boyer Candy Factory Outlet in Blair County, you're in the right place! A trip to the Boyer...

A collage of four sculptures from Schaefer's Auto Art is displayed. The top left image shows a black Volkswagen Beetle transformed into a giant spider, with long colorful legs made from metal pipes, positioned in a grassy field with a pumpkin nearby. The top right image features a two-headed dinosaur sculpture made from rusted metal parts, with a blue humanoid figure and the spider sculpture visible in the background. The bottom left image highlights a large yellow and black striped bee sculpture made from scrap metal, with vehicle headlights and a grill forming its face. The bottom right image shows a yellow helicopter sculpture, constructed from industrial parts, sitting in front of autumn foliage with a black helmet resting on one of its wings. These eclectic and creative sculptures are set against the backdrop of trees and grassy lawns, showcasing the unique charm of this roadside attraction.

Exploring Schaefer’s Auto Art in Erie

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 22, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Schaefer's Auto Art in Erie, you're in the right place! Schaefer's Auto Art is a roadside attraction featuring...

A collage of four whimsical sculptures from the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The top-left image shows a blue locomotive on tracks made from repurposed road signs, with oil derricks in the background. The top-right image features two figures paddling a canoe, constructed from colorful road signs. The bottom-left image depicts a red barn and silo made from stop signs and directional signs. The bottom-right image shows a cowboy playing a guitar, crafted from railroad crossing and directional signs, accompanied by additional figures in a playful scene. These artworks are part of the 1200-foot-long public art piece made entirely from recycled Pennsylvania Department of Transportation signs.

Exploring the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Meadville

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 7, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Meadville, you're in the right place! Known officially as "Read Between...

A collage of four photos taken at the Linesville Spillway in Pymatuning State Park. The top left photo shows visitors feeding ducks and fish while standing along the curved spillway where water flows into a lower basin. The top right photo features a wooden sign marking the entrance to "The Spillway, Pymatuning State Park" with a nearby road and park facilities visible in the background. The bottom left image is a vintage postcard showing visitors feeding ducks and fish in the 1930s, with classic cars parked along the road. The bottom right photo captures a close-up view of ducks and geese surrounded by a dense school of carp, all competing for food at the spillway.

Exploring the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 2, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park, you're in the right place! The Linesville Spillway offers visitors a...

A collage showcasing various aspects of the Caboose Motel in Titusville, PA. The top left image features a bright red caboose with a sign for the motel, nestled among greenery. The top right image shows the interior of one of the cabooses, with a cozy bed, wooden paneling, and natural light streaming in from skylights. The bottom left image captures a row of colorful cabooses with a red truck parked in front, highlighting the motel's unique lodging experience. The bottom right image displays the motel office, a quaint building with a bench outside, an American flag waving, and the backdrop of a clear, sunny day.

Spending the Night at the Caboose Motel in Titusville

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - August 29, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about spending the night at the Caboose Motel in Titusville, you're in the right place! The Caboose Motel is your...