A Bar, a Bakery, and a Church
A road trip across Texas to see the oldest bar, oldest bakery and oldest church
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Traveling with PugsleyTonks
Traveling with PugsleyTonks is about the pursuit of that little slice of Americana. It's not big name or high-cost tourism. PugsleyTonks likes to find that little known tourist trap…that diamond in the rough attraction…the hole in the wall restaurant…or the special dive bar serving PBR. So, please come and join me in my search for Americana. All are welcome and its really just good, clean travel fun. PT
OLDEST BARS
Peerless Saloon, Alabama’s Oldest Bar
The classic brass spittoons conveniently spaced on the mahogany bar is an excellent touch. Certainly, that is a little slice of Americana at its finest.
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Jameson Tavern – Birthplace of Maine
In the late 19th century, Emily burned to death in a third floor fire. Since that time, Emily has been seen throughout the tavern.
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Bikers, Hamms, and frogs at NEUMANN’S
The bikers seemed like the generally friendly version. Just order a Hamm’s beer and you will be accepted.
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A small town called Annapolis…?
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Annapolis..and darn it…I am going to write about it.
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An Enchanted drive through North Dakota
But, if you are willing to come out to the middle of no where in North Dakota…this giant, metallic sculpture exhibit is 32 miles of driving fun.
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My trip to Holland…
This blog is about the pursuit of Americana. So, I can NOT write about HOLLAND. Or can I?
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CONTROVERSY! in Yellow Springs…
Here in Ohio, it makes most of the state residents more comfortable if we keep all our hippies in the same place. That place is Yellow Springs, OH.
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Journey to DEADWOOD
I am telling you this as close to stepping back in time that I have ever experienced.
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Travel tips and random things while wondering New Mexico…
At the risk of offending with stereotyping, not all Native American territories have casinos and cash bars. Some native American reservations are actually DRY!
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