[Joe 6-pack]

"Some of them are cool buildings and its a real shame to see them disappear and get replaced with identical chain motels. A piece of America vanishing. Just like so many downtowns have been killed by Interstates which bring a boring sameness to travel. The same few restaurants. The same couple chain stores. The same few hotels. Identical looking gas stations. I remember when travel used to be a lot more interesting than it is in todays more plain vanilla and standardized America."

In Pennsylvania, Rte. 30 is the "Old Pennsylvania Pike," and essentially grew from the first horse trails between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Whereas the "New" PA Turnpike (I76) goes through the mountain, Rte. 30 goes up, over and around the mountains, with many an inn, tavern or hotel along the way. I use to drive it frequently, but it's been a few years since I've been back that way...hope it is spared the same fate as Rte 66....

[EternalVigilance]

[Malacoda]

Lancaster Pike! There are places that have turned into suburban hellholes, but there are still lots of cool nooks and crannies. (I live about a block off of Rt. 30.)