Another Ten Stops Along Route 66

The February 7th List Universe followed up on the first ten sites (see yesterday) with another ten of interest.

#10. ROUND BARN-- ARCADIA, OKLAHOMA-- green lumber soaked in water to bend to shape. It had just closed when we arrived. Impressive from the outside, though.

#9. U-DROP INN-- SHAMROCK, TEXAS-- probably the most recognizable site along route. Also, not open, but very impressive art deco.

#8. COZY DOG DRIVE IN-- SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS-- birth place of the corn dog, well, maybe. Founded by Ed Waldemire, father of eccentric Route 66 artist Bob Waldemire. Like those dogs with mustard and raw onion slices. Then, there's those fries. I think I like them as much as the Cozies.

#7. BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH-- AMARILLO, TEXAS-- Since 1960, the home of the 72-oz get it free if you eat it all in an hour along with baked potato, salad, roll, and shrimp cocktail. So far, 60,000 have attempted and 8,500 succeeded. Didn't even think about trying it. Did have the Rocky Mountain Oysters, though. Taste like chicken.

#6. WIGWAM VILLAGE-- HOLBROOK, ARIZONA AND RIALTO, CALIFORNIA-- Teepee motel. Sleep in a wigwam. Once seven in US, now, only three, the other in Cave City, Kentucky. Every time we arrived at one, it was too early to stop. Maybe next time. I did stay at the Wigwams at Cave City, Kentucky.

Ten more reasons Liz and I are hooked in Route 66.

More to Come. --RoadDog