PA Roadside Attractions

The Christmas Haus near Gettysburg is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for German-made Christmas ornaments, decorations, and accessories! Whether you were aware of it or not, many of our favorite Christmas traditions in America, including Christmas trees,...

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in the Haines Shoe House, one of PA's most recognizable roadside attractions, you're in the right place! Not only am I going...

The Spider-Man mural in Johnstown is a tribute to Johnstown native, legendary comic-book artist, and Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A 1945 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School, Ditko studied under Batman artist Jerry Robinson at...

The Big Mac Museum in Irwin celebrates the Pennsylvania origins of the world's most famous hamburger - the Big Mac! Developed by Jim Delligatti, owner of several Pittsburgh-area McDonald's franchises, the super-sized burger was first...

The Cross on the Hill near Benezette in Elk County is both an inspiring roadside attraction and a gorgeous scenic overlook! Erected in 1990, the Cross was envisioned as an interfaith memorial and a place...

Altoona-style pizza may be the most talked-about Pennsylvania culinary invention in the history of social media! And much of the credit for it's continued popularity/notoriety goes to Steve Corklic, owner of 29th Street Pizza Subs...

Playthings Etc. is a stealth bomber-shaped toy store along Route 8 in Butler County, billed by the owners as "The World's Coolest Toy Store"! The massive aluminum-skinned structure is a welcome departure from boring "big...

Did you know you can spend the night in the house made famous by the 1991 psychological thriller "The Silence of the Lambs"?! Made famous, of course, as the lair of fictional serial killer Buffalo...

Dean's Diner is a 24-hour beacon for hungry motorists traveling along Route 22 near Blairsville, Indiana County. It's a classic American diner with all the stick-to-your-ribs good food you'd expect.  Dean's Diner is an original dining...

The Choke and Puke Diner in Clinton County is an authentic, old-school American diner! Serving traditional American fare at amazingly low prices, The Choke and Puke Diner is a great pitstop when travelling through central...