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I hope someone told you to reference RoadsideAmerica.com often. iPhone app too. Used it a lot on my roadtrips.
Did you pack an extra pair of shoes?
If you’re heading through Southeastern PA give the Retro Roadmap HQ a holler! We’ll be busy tonight celebrating Blobfest, but other than that more than happy to give travel tips and local advice!
Is that a picture of Saltair in the book open on your desk?