"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
A "Berry" Big Adventure in Maine! 🫐✨
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If you’re cruising down US Highway 1 in Columbia Falls, Maine, you literally can’t miss our next stop. What else? Another quirky attraction! Welcome to Wild Blueberry Land, a roadside attraction that is exactly what it sounds like—and then some! 🫐🚜 Located in Washington County, about 60 miles east of Bangor, this whimsical destination is impossible to overlook. The main building is a giant, bright blue, dome-shaped structure designed to look like the world’s largest blueberry. It’s the ultimate "berry-blue" photo op for your coastal road trip! 📸💙 But there’s more to this dome than meets the eye. As the official Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, it features fascinating agricultural exhibits detailing the history of Maine’s famous wild blueberries. Once you’ve finished your history lesson, head straight to the bakery. They serve up legendary fresh blueberry pies, muffins, and creamy ice cream that are worth the drive alone. 🥧🍦 Looking for a little more action? You can challenge your travel buddies to a round of blueberry-themed mini-golf or browse the gift shop for unique Maine souvenirs. Whether you’re a fruit fanatic or just a lover of quirky landmarks, Wild Blueberry Land is a sweet slice of Maine you have to experience for yourself. ⛳️🫐 Stay sweet, The Driveby Tourist Team ✌️ "You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is!” - Classic Rock song: "Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early access to new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and access to all past newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: Maybe it should be the designated Maine stop in this post? Do you think it should replace the Cryptozoology Museum in Bangor? |
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"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Our group is staying at Wind Creek Casino & Resort. A "FAM" trip is short for Familiarization. We are hosted by Chicago Southland Tourism. Chicago Southland encompasses 60+ communities beyond the city's southern border and is home to over 1 million people. This area is the south side of Chicagoland, also known as the Chicago Metro area. On Monday and Tuesday, we will be visiting places in the area so we can become familiar and write about them for our various readers. There are five of us...
I recently started to work more closely with the All Fifty States Club. (Link here) In keeping with the theme, I've updated my post about "50 States to Love." (And here's that link.) I'll be posting in the All Fifty States Club Facebook group soon. As you likely know, I write about places all over the US and encourage you to visit more states. Or all states! You may not think so, but there are great places to see and things to do in every state. I have several links in that post to other...
If you’re traveling through the heart of Ohio, you have to pull over in Lebanon for a meal at the Golden Lamb Restaurant & Hotel. Established in 1803, this legendary landmark holds the title of Ohio's oldest continuously operating business! 🐑✨ Since its days as a "house of public entertainment" on the road between Cincinnati and Columbus, the Golden Lamb has been a sanctuary for weary travelers. Its guest list is a literal "Who’s Who" of American history. No fewer than 12 U.S. Presidents have...