I would have tried the Exchange’s signature yellow cake smothered with coconut butter frosting. I was given a taste, and it was outrageous. Since the tearoom is a charity organization, there is no tax. All the personnel were so friendly.
FYI: They also do carryout. It’s always good to know where you can get a takeaway meal that is not fast food.
About one hundred miles from Clayton I saw a sign for Nostalgiaville, USA.
Nostalgiaville, USA
Junction of I-70 and U.S. 54, Kingdom City
573-642-7955
www.nostalgiavilleusa.com
Wouldn’t you stop? Of course, and so did I. The business card reads:
Nostalgiaville USA
“Where Elvis, Marilyn & the Duke Hang Out”
Judi Dunwoody Gwynne LaRue Ron Dunwoody
Mayor City Manager Town Fool
Barbara Chaill and Helen Willingham
Phillis Dunwoody Sarah Dunwoody
Collectors of Revenue
Nostalgiaville USA is a collection of buildings that, from the outside, actually look like props from a movie set. The signs on the stores read “Goody’s Candy Store,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “G. C. Dunwoody,” and “Mercantile.” The ad says, “Largest Selection of 50s, 60s, 70s Collectibles & Memorabilia.”
Inside you will find Elvis videos, 1950s fashions, photos, and items pertaining to Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, the Three Stooges, James Dean, The Dukes of Hazzard , Barney Fife (of The Andy Griffith Show ), Betty Boop, and on and on. Looking for saddle shoes? Here they are.
Driving Diva Factoid: The Truck Stops of America are excellent places to stop. I feel safe, and they are generally friendly and clean. They usually carry state pins, which I collect, and miscellaneous car items of every variety can be found at these truck stops.
Iowa
I-80 West from Chicago was a little rough when I last I drove it—but perhaps by now the road has been repaired.
Davenport (Population Approximately 98,000)
Between the state line and Des Moines, there are plenty of places to stop for the night, but I favored the Hampton Inn in the sizable city of Davenport. This particular one has moved, but another Hampton Inn is just a very short distance away.
Hampton Inn
5290 Utica Ridge Rd.
563-441-0001
www.hamptoninn.com
I was just there for one night, but as I initially drove about in the late afternoon, I discovered interesting places within walking distance. After checking in and finding my room, I went out to investigate. The people were friendly, and the area was clean and inviting. I did not feel like a stranger. I enjoyed walking around, peeking into shops, then getting a sandwich and taking it back to my room.
FYI: The Mississippi (that big M really gets around!) traces Iowa’s east border, and Davenport is very close to the river. Riverboat gambling is just a mile away.
Walcott
Walcott boasts the world’s largest truck stop.
Iowa 80
755 W. Iowa 80 Rd. (I-80, Exit 284)
563-284-6961
www.iowa80truckstop.com
Iowa 80 Truck Stop: Largest in America—this is a must-stop. Aside from big trucks, lots of cars and colorful signs, you are greeted by a sign reading “Chapel Dentist Massage.” What a combo! When I stopped, I was not in need of these services, but the concept of the trio prompted me to seek out the marketing director, who told me that the three “offerings” are often required by long-haul truckers. She also provided me with the following Iowa 80 fun facts:
In thirty-six years of being in business, 12.5 million eggs have been served, 1.5 million cups of coffee are served per year, and over 55 million customers have been served. It has been a while since I was here, and I am sure the stats have increased.
The store contains fifty thousand items, and the truck stop sees five thousand customers a day.
You’ll also find a three-hundred-seat restaurant with a fifty-foot-long salad bar as well as several fast-food options—and the list of amenities goes on.
From what I hear, you just might want to plan your trip around the Walcott Truckers Jamboree held in July. I guarantee your
FYI: They also do carryout. It’s always good to know where you can get a takeaway meal that is not fast food.
About one hundred miles from Clayton I saw a sign for Nostalgiaville, USA.
Nostalgiaville, USA
Junction of I-70 and U.S. 54, Kingdom City
573-642-7955
www.nostalgiavilleusa.com
Wouldn’t you stop? Of course, and so did I. The business card reads:
Nostalgiaville USA
“Where Elvis, Marilyn & the Duke Hang Out”
Judi Dunwoody Gwynne LaRue Ron Dunwoody
Mayor City Manager Town Fool
Barbara Chaill and Helen Willingham
Phillis Dunwoody Sarah Dunwoody
Collectors of Revenue
Nostalgiaville USA is a collection of buildings that, from the outside, actually look like props from a movie set. The signs on the stores read “Goody’s Candy Store,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “G. C. Dunwoody,” and “Mercantile.” The ad says, “Largest Selection of 50s, 60s, 70s Collectibles & Memorabilia.”
Inside you will find Elvis videos, 1950s fashions, photos, and items pertaining to Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, the Three Stooges, James Dean, The Dukes of Hazzard , Barney Fife (of The Andy Griffith Show ), Betty Boop, and on and on. Looking for saddle shoes? Here they are.
Driving Diva Factoid: The Truck Stops of America are excellent places to stop. I feel safe, and they are generally friendly and clean. They usually carry state pins, which I collect, and miscellaneous car items of every variety can be found at these truck stops.
Iowa
I-80 West from Chicago was a little rough when I last I drove it—but perhaps by now the road has been repaired.
Davenport (Population Approximately 98,000)
Between the state line and Des Moines, there are plenty of places to stop for the night, but I favored the Hampton Inn in the sizable city of Davenport. This particular one has moved, but another Hampton Inn is just a very short distance away.
Hampton Inn
5290 Utica Ridge Rd.
563-441-0001
www.hamptoninn.com
I was just there for one night, but as I initially drove about in the late afternoon, I discovered interesting places within walking distance. After checking in and finding my room, I went out to investigate. The people were friendly, and the area was clean and inviting. I did not feel like a stranger. I enjoyed walking around, peeking into shops, then getting a sandwich and taking it back to my room.
FYI: The Mississippi (that big M really gets around!) traces Iowa’s east border, and Davenport is very close to the river. Riverboat gambling is just a mile away.
Walcott
Walcott boasts the world’s largest truck stop.
Iowa 80
755 W. Iowa 80 Rd. (I-80, Exit 284)
563-284-6961
www.iowa80truckstop.com
Iowa 80 Truck Stop: Largest in America—this is a must-stop. Aside from big trucks, lots of cars and colorful signs, you are greeted by a sign reading “Chapel Dentist Massage.” What a combo! When I stopped, I was not in need of these services, but the concept of the trio prompted me to seek out the marketing director, who told me that the three “offerings” are often required by long-haul truckers. She also provided me with the following Iowa 80 fun facts:
In thirty-six years of being in business, 12.5 million eggs have been served, 1.5 million cups of coffee are served per year, and over 55 million customers have been served. It has been a while since I was here, and I am sure the stats have increased.
The store contains fifty thousand items, and the truck stop sees five thousand customers a day.
You’ll also find a three-hundred-seat restaurant with a fifty-foot-long salad bar as well as several fast-food options—and the list of amenities goes on.
From what I hear, you just might want to plan your trip around the Walcott Truckers Jamboree held in July. I guarantee your
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