We have a fondness for authentic old places and businesses. Places that have survived the years while still retaining their original look, signage and charm. Places that give you that feeling of stepping into the past somehow, either by their look, genuine friendly service, items they offer or a combination of those and other intangibles.
There are no hard and fast rules here at Retro Roadmap, but below are just some of the types of places we would consider to be “Retro Roadmap-worthy”.
- Original tiki and polynesian pop restaurants and bars
- Vintage diners, restaurants, lunch counters, roadside stands
- Vintage clothing, decor and shopping
- Classic cocktail lounges and cool dive bars
- Hot rods and vintage cars events
- Old time amusement parks, piers and boardwalks
- Mom and pop motels, hotels, businesses
- Drive in movie theaters
- Downtown shopping areas
- Mid century modern architecture
- Classic movie theaters
- Rockabilly, lounge, garage, exotica music
- Neon and cool old signs
- Vintage vacation and retro road trip destinations
- Events celebrating any or all of the above
And anything else wonderful and fun from the past!
Contact us if you have anything you want to spread the word about!
WOW!!!! Super cool blog you have… I do one about vintage signs… http://www.oldsignsareneat.wordpress.com
~Tammy
Tammy- thanks for the kind words – you’ve got a cool blog as well! Old signs are neat, indeed!
Thanks, Betty. I’m just starting out in the blogging world. That motel sign is cool, huh? I generally stay there if I’m headed south. I never seem to get out of my house before 4pm, and it’s about right, 100 miles.
Tom – welcome to the blogging world- it can be a lot of fun! I’m glad to hear that the motor court is a place you’ve stayed, so it’s traveler friendly. I’ll add it to the Retro Roadmap on your recommendation- and add Blue Highways to my blogroll! Thanks for swinging by the Retro Roadmap, and feel free to drop a line or comment if you come across other Retro Roadmap-worthy places!