"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!)
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Ever feel like your bedroom dresser is overflowing? Well, you haven't seen anything yet! Welcome to High Point, North Carolina, home to the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers. 🛏️✨ Standing an impressive 36 feet tall, this massive piece of "furniture" was originally built in the 1920s to prove once and for all that High Point is the "Furniture Capital of the World." It was fully restored in 1996 and now features two giant socks hanging out of one of the drawers—a whimsical nod to the local hosiery industry. 🧦🏙️ It’s the ultimate roadside photo op and a testament to the city’s industrial roots. But the giant furniture fun doesn’t stop there! Just a quick 15-minute drive away in Thomasville, you’ll find the Big Chair. 🪑💥 This 30-foot-tall replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair is made of concrete and steel and has been a local landmark since 1950. Even President Lyndon B. Johnson once stopped by to wave to the crowds from its seat during his 1960 campaign for vice president! Whether you’re a fan of quirky Americana or just looking for a way to make your travel photos look like you’ve shrunk in the wash, these North Carolina giants are a must-see. Grab your camera and get ready for some big-time memories! 📸🙌 (For a picture and bonus information, see the premium link below and here.) Stay curious, The Driveby Tourist Team ✌️🗺️ "Good luck moving that upstairs! 🛋️🧗♂️” - Classic Rock song: "Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Please email me about your adventures in finding world record size object! 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: This post contains information about Casey, IL, where many world record objects reside! Here’s the link! |
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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!)
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Want a new adventure? Check out Chicago Southland. The area offers much more than you would expect. In Chicago for one reason and want more adventures outside the city with less traffic and less urban crowding? Check out more about Southland here! Wind Creek Hotel and Casino You'll find much of what you see in the city, but spread out across the area, with less congestion. Give it a shot when you're there! Until next time... Stan
If you're looking for a road trip that packs jaw-dropping ocean views, massive history, and salty sea breezes into one scenic loop, put Newport, Rhode Island’s Ten-Mile Drive right at the top of your bucket list! ⚓️✨ (I know, I tell you to put a lot of things on your bucket list!) In the nation's smallest state, it only makes sense that one of its most iconic road trips is short, sweet, and totally doable in a single afternoon! 🚗💨 Officially known as Ocean Drive, this 10-mile coastal route...