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Take a Retro Road Trip in the Northeast

Your next road trip doesn't need to be all about historic house museums or old churches (though we certainly enjoy those). Retro Roadmap's Mod Betty presents some unique, funky alternatives like root beer stands in New Jersey, derby racer rides in Ohio, candy shops in New York, and more.

  1. Wildwood Weekend Caribbean Motel No Vacancy Sign

    Photo By: Peter Calcandy

    Caribbean Motel (Wildwood, New Jersey)

    This Tiki-themed treat in popular Wildwood, New Jersey, was built in 1957 and is a Historic Hotel of America. The hotel was restored to its 1950s-era glory by Carolyn Emigh and George Miller.

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