Category Archives: Kitsch

Brian muses on October 28, 2010

Visit Meramec Caverns!

The enticements start early, and continue throughout the first part of your trip on old Route 66. Visit Meramec Caverns, proclaims a barnside advert. Billboards along the road take up the cry: Hideout of Jesse James. Open All Year! Cool … Continue reading →

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Kelly muses on October 27, 2010

Meet me in St. Louis

Day 5. There isn’t really too much to do in St. Louis except eat toasted ravioli and take a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch. Having enjoyed the deep-fried pasta goodness the evening before, we decided to kick-start … Continue reading →

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Kelly muses on October 27, 2010

Henry & The Hares

While seeing the world’s largest catsup bottle up close (in the form of a water tower) is mildly entertaining, it doesn’t seem to matter once you’ve paid a visit to Henry’s Rabbit Ranch. Upon entering the driveway at HRR, I … Continue reading →

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Brian muses on October 27, 2010

Henry’s Rabbit Ranch

It’s Day 4, from Springfield to St. Louis on old Route 66, and yes there are small town diners and plenty of old pavement to chew on. But we must talk about Henry’s Rabbit Ranch. Scene: As isolated as any … Continue reading →

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Brian muses on October 24, 2010

Short on Time?

Wanna experience Route 66 but short on time? Just head to Williamsville, population less-than-1500, and find Frank’s. The sign announces that when we’re here, we’re open. They weren’t open.