Recreational vehicles have come a
long way since Americans started using them to tour the country in the 1920s.
"Tin Can Tourists" were (and are still) blessed with curiosity and a
sense of adventure, but didn't necessarily want to give up the amenities
of home -- and thus was born the RV.
After World War II, such companies as Airstream and Winnebago sprang
up, dedicated to giving motor tourists comfort in a surprisingly compact
form. Even Hollywood got into the act, as Lucille Ball
and Desi Arnaz
attempted to drive across the U.S. in their movie, "The Long, Long Trailer" (a feat emulated 32 years later by Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in "Lost in America").
And just what do these road warriors want to see? Well, they might start in Collinsville, IL, just
to get a peek at the World's Largest Catsup
Bottle, then it's east to Flanders, NY, where
the "Big Duck"
holds court. After that, it's northwest to Ironwood, MI, home
of Hiawatha,
"The World's Tallest and Largest Indian." Finally, it's all the way
west to Livermore, CA,
and the World's Oldest Working Lightbulb (burning continuously since 1901!) -- or any number
of other unique
destinations.
The price of gas
may be high, but so is their enthusiasm.
Suggested Sites...
- RV Advice
- recreational vehicle events, tips and tricks, FAQs, and more.
- Roadside America
- you're out on the road; here's what to see.
- Roadside Architecture - keep your eyes peeled for
one-of-a-kind buildings, restaurants, and giant... things.
- Gas Buddy
- get your motor runnin' and head out on the highway -- but first know where
to find the cheapest gas.
- Vintage Vacations - restoring and selling
period trailers and campers.
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