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This collage showcases four photos of the Reading Pagoda in Berks County, PA. The top left image features the Pagoda with its seven stories and distinctive red roofs, framed by trees and overlooking the city below. The top right photo captures a panoramic view from the Pagoda, highlighting the lush green landscape and distant cityscape. The bottom left image provides a close-up of the Pagoda's detailed stonework, balcony, and red-tiled roof. The bottom right photo shows visitors enjoying the scenic overlook, with the Pagoda and parked cars visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Exploring the Reading Pagoda in Berks County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - June 17, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Reading Pagoda in Berks County, you're in the right place! Situated on the southern tip of Mt. Penn, the Reading Pagoda stands as a symbol of the...

A collage of four photos taken at the Choo Choo Barn in Lancaster County, PA. The top left image shows a wide-angle view of the extensive model train display featuring a circus tent, carousel, and various detailed miniature scenes. The top right image captures the display at night with the lights dimmed, creating a magical ambiance with illuminated buildings and train tracks. The bottom left image depicts a snowy mountain landscape with a moving gondola lift, detailed buildings, and vehicles on a winding road. The bottom right image shows the exterior of the Choo Choo Barn building, complete with a colorful children's train display and picnic tables, set against a scenic countryside backdrop.

Exploring the Choo Choo Barn in Lancaster County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - May 23, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Choo Choo Barn in Lancaster County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the heart of Strasburg, the Choo Choo Barn is a 1,700-square-foot train display featuring...

A collage of four photos taken at the Red Caboose Motel in Lancaster County, PA. The top left image shows a red caboose labeled "Southern" with a red SUV parked in front of it. The top right image features two rows of colorful cabooses, including blue, yellow, and red ones, lined up on either side of a driveway. The bottom left image depicts the interior of a cozy motel room with a bed, table, and chair. The bottom right image showcases a sign for the Red Caboose Motel with a yellow caboose in the background. The Red Caboose Motel includes over 40 cabooses and train cars converted into retro motel rooms.

The Red Caboose Motel | Nostalgic Nights in Lancaster County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - May 19, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about staying at the Red Caboose Motel in Lancaster County, you're in the right place! The Red Caboose Motel features over 40 vintage cabooses and train cars that have been...

Collage of four images showcasing the eclectic and vibrant atmosphere of Randyland in Pittsburgh, featuring the artist Randy, colorful murals, whimsical art installations, and a multitude of playful objects.

Exploring Randyland in Pittsburgh

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 21, 2023 0

Pittsburgh's North Side is home to a vibrant roadside attraction that explodes with color and creativity: Randyland! It's not a park, not a museum, but a living, breathing mixed-media art installation created by the one...

Visiting the Tallest Cross in Pennsylvania

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 19, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the tallest Cross in Pennsylvania, you're in the right place! The Cross at Hilltop Baptist Church in Indiana County was erected in May 2023, and it stands 108 feet-tall. By...

Spending the Night in a Star Bubble in Columbia County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - August 22, 2023 0

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a "star bubble" in a secluded countryside location, you're in the right place! I had the opportunity to spend two nights...

Vising a geyser that isn't a geyser in Ashland Pennsylvania.

Visiting a Geyser That Isn’t A Geyser in Schuylkill County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - August 15, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about "the only geyser in Pennsylvania", you're in the right place. Now for the bad news - there are no geysers in Pennsylvania! That fact hasn't stopped the Internet from dubbing...

Exploring the Little Chapel in the Woods in Elk County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - July 29, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Little Chapel in the Woods in Elk County, you're in the right place! Also known as the Fred Bartholme Memorial Chapel, this picturesque spot is a popular roadside...

Visiting the Mars Flying Saucer in Butler County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - July 12, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Mars Flying Saucer in Butler County, you're in the right place! The Mars Flying Saucer is a spaceship-themed roadside attraction in the small town of Mars, Pennsylvania, 25...

The Snowman – Butler County’s “Coolest” Roadside Attraction

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - July 7, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about The Snowman in Butler County, you're in the right place. The Snowman is a one-of-a-kind, 13 foot-tall concession stand that dispenses delicious frozen treats from his round white belly! The...