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Colorful Route 66 mural in Granite City, Illinois, featuring a vintage car and historic roadside imagery.

Granite City, Illinois: Route 66 Murals & Roadside Attractions

Explore Granite City, Illinois, through colorful Route 66 murals, vintage neon signs, and quirky roadside attractions. Discover It’s Electric Neon Sign Park, the Make-It Toy Monument, Earl the Mechanic Muffler Man, and the giant Fork in the Road in this firsthand photography and travel guide from Lenses & Latitudes.

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Vintage 1983 photograph of a seafood vendor preparing crabs at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, with crabs displayed across the counter.

Fisherman’s Wharf in 1983: A San Francisco Travel Memory Through My Lens

A childhood vacation photograph from 1983 captures a seafood vendor at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf—and a glimpse of the waterfront’s past.

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US Travel Adventures

Yellow and blue Eurostar high-speed train waiting at the station platform.

London to Brussels by Eurostar: A Firsthand Day-Trip Guide

Can you visit Brussels from London in one day? Follow our firsthand May 2026 Eurostar day trip, featuring historic Grand-Place, colorful comic strip murals, Belgian waffles, chocolate shops, and practical tips for planning your own London-to-Brussels adventure.

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US Travel Adventures

It's About Time mural in downtown Glen Ellyn Illinois featuring local history, architecture and a commuter train

It’s About Time: The Glen Ellyn Mural That Turns Local History Into Art

The It’s About Time mural at 528 Duane Street in downtown Glen Ellyn combines local history, architecture, transportation and community stories into a colorful public artwork created by Alberto Aguilar and College of DuPage students.

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Street Art

Route 66 Centennial mural panel at the Windmill Shops in Arcadia, Oklahoma, featuring a motorcycle, American flag and windmill.

Street Scene Sunday: Windmill Shops Mural — Arcadia, Oklahoma

The Windmill Shops Mural in Arcadia, Oklahoma, brings Route 66 history to life across a 225-foot-long wall. Take a colorful walk through Arcadia’s past, discover local landmarks, and experience one of the newest stops along the historic Mother Road.

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US Travel Adventures

Exterior entrance of The Victoria pub in London, with traditional signage, a hanging lantern, and outdoor seating.

London’s Historic Pub Culture: Inside The Victoria Pub

Step inside The Victoria, a traditional London pub across from The Clermont Victoria hotel. Discover British pub culture through its Victorian-style interiors, historic memorabilia, classic Sunday roast, and welcoming atmosphere.

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International Adventures

Route 66 mural in Collinsville, Illinois, photographed during our eight-day Midwest road trip

Our 8-Day Midwest Road Trip Itinerary: Route 66, St. Louis, Wichita, Oklahoma City & Little Rock

A colorful Route 66 mural in Collinsville, Illinois, helped set the tone for our eight-state adventure. June 13–20, 2026 · 8 Days · 8 States Our 8-Day Midwest Road Trip Itinerary: Route 66, St. Louis, Wichita, Oklahoma City & Little Rock Eight days, eight states and roughly 2,200 miles of roadside landmarks, imaginative museums, remarkable

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Road Trip, US Travel Adventures

Large decorative dragon in San Francisco Chinatown photographed during a family vacation in 1983.

San Francisco Chinatown in 1983: The Dragon I’ve Never Forgotten

During my first visit to San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1983, one enormous dragon captured my attention. More than 40 years later, I’m wondering where it was, whether it still exists and if I could find it again today. Do you recognize it?

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US Travel Adventures

Travel photographer capturing a scenic landscape at golden hour, illustrating the importance of preserving meaningful memories through photography.

Future You Will Thank You for Taking the Photo

Some of the photographs that matter most later are the ones that seem ordinary today. This Monday Motivation post explores why slowing down, noticing the details, and taking the photo can help preserve the stories and memories we may want to revisit years from now.

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Photography, Travel Tips

Max Sansing Chicago Bulls mural at 1601 W Chicago Avenue in Chicago's West Town neighborhood

Street Scene Sunday: Three Chicago Murals I Spotted From Traffic

Traffic turned into an unexpected Chicago street-art tour when I spotted three striking murals, including works at Loretto Hospital, West Town and the former Blommer Chocolate factory.

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Street Art

Entrance arch at Lilacia Park in Lombard, Illinois

Inside Lilacia Park: Lombard’s Historic Garden of Lilacs and Tulips

Lombard, Illinois · Gardens Near Chicago Lilacia Park: Lilacs, Tulips, History and Photo Stops A historic 7.12-acre public garden in Chicago’s western suburbs with more than 700 lilacs, thousands of tulips, mature trees, sculptures and nearly a century of Lombard history. Free · Historic Garden · Photography · 30–60 Minutes Quick Answer Is Lilacia Park

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Hiking & Nature, US Travel Adventures

Gold Top Cow statue on its pedestal in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a quirky roadside attraction and public art photo stop.

Top Cow in Glen Ellyn, Illinois: A Quirky Roadside Photo Stop

Glen Ellyn, Illinois · Roadside Attraction Top Cow: A Quirky Roadside Photo Stop Near Chicago A gold fiberglass cow with roots in Chicago’s 1999 Cows on Parade exhibition—and an easy five-minute photo stop in the western suburbs. Public Art · Roadside Stop · 5–10 Minutes · Smartphone-Friendly Quick Answer Where Can You Find Top Cow

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Quirky Roadside Attractions