Category: Extra Day Trips

The road that became the Lincoln Highway has a rich history of troop movements and battles throughout the nation’s history. The transportation route that’s become a favorite two-lane “road trip” destination once carried troops to destinations unknown. During your visit to Pennsylvania consider exploring some of these historic sites as we remember the sacrifices that…

Columbia Borough is celebrating their 300 anniversary as an important transportation crossroads of Pennsylvania. It was originally names Wright’s Ferry for the important crossing here of the Susquehanna River. Before bridges carried wagons and train and finally automobiles here, the location was known to the people who were named by explorer John Smith. If you…

Some folks will be headed to the conference from east to west so we wanted to highlight some stops for people flying into New York City or driving along the Lincoln Highway through New Jersey on the way to Philadelphia and then York. You may also want to plan some of these stops for after…

True diners are getting harder and harder to find these days. While many family style restaurants offer great “diner style” food, few of the mid-century diners are still in business along the Lincoln Highway. So, what exactly is an authentic diner? According to authors, Brian Butko and Kevin Patrick, diners were manufactured by DeRaffele, Mountain…

Less than one hour north of York, you can take a short trip along either the two-lane Susquehanna Trail or Interstate 83 to Pennsylvania’s State Capital. While Philadelphia was our first capital, it was later moved to Lancaster and finally Harrisburg in 1812. It was an early transportation hub due to the convergence of frontier…

If you are driving to the conference, from the east, we’d recommend that you plan a stopover in the Bedford area on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Any trip along the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania must include spending time in Bedford. No other town and county seat retains so much of it’s mid-century Main Street charm.…

Travels along the Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania should include spending time at the Lincoln Highway Experience in Latrobe, PA. This transportation themed museum is the largest in the nation dedicated to telling the story of the Lincoln Highway. Go back in time and enjoy the exhibits and stories during the tour. The Great American Road…

If you are a golf fanatic you certainly know about the legendary Arnold Palmer. Did you know that he grew up along the Lincoln Highway in Latrobe, PA? He learned the sport at the Latrobe Country Club which today bears his name. If you traveling to Pennsylvania, for the nation’s 250th celebration, bring along a…

Start in the morning in Chester, WV home of the “World’s Largest Teapot.” The LHA on-line map shows THREE 1928 concrete markers nearby. Pick up some coffee and donuts at Frank’s Pastry Shop and take in the Ohio River views at the former Chester Bridge at the east end of town. Plan your day as…

While you are traveling to the Road to Independence – Lincoln Highway Association National Conference, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit other roadside attractions and experience all the Pennsylvania has to offer on your own along the Lincoln Highway both before and after the conference. While the conference doesn’t have a specific itinerary for…