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YES VIRGINIA, THERE'S SHOPPING AS IT USED TO BE

The products are Americana, the convenience is contemporary, but the ambiance is American shopping as it was in a time before mega malls. It all can be found at the Village Shops our Main Street Business District of Americana goods and services. More

SEE THE U.S.A. IN YOUR OWN JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

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Welcome Way

This is the Home page for Hidden America

 

Site Guide Junction

A road map to the site. Section listings described.

 

On The Road Corner

On The Road Americana from OTR (On The Road) Travel Information Services; that's us. Information and features presented via the Newsletter On The Road, Weekends On The Road monthly festival highlights, Eventsamerica Annual Event Listings, Around America - a road compass of what's noteworthy. Also Featured Links, "The Best of America" archives, and "In My Hometown" scrapbook. Some of the features include but are not limited to festivals, special events, accommodations with a personal touch (Inns, B&B's), roadside food (indigenous to an area), background readings, the story of old roads and unique places of interest.

 

Backroads Forum

Our community gathering spot. A place to exchange ideas, learn or just say hello to fellow "On The Road Americana travelers".

 

Readings for the Road

Where to find the Hidden America Library and Reading Room as well as a comprehensive listing of readings to enhance travels.

 

Village Shops

A shopping district specializing in backroads related products and services. It's a place to browse and shop for Americana related items - from books and indigenous regional foods to music, crafts, clothes and unique souvenirs and gifts. The focus is on regional items which have only been available upon a visit to a particular area. Now it is available from the comfort of your home through our web site.

 

Travel & Touring Center

We actually call it "The American Travel Experience". It gives you the chance to actually go and experience the places and events we introduce to you here. It is a one stop travel source for an American travel journey off the beaten path. Plane tickets, auto rentals, hotels and more. Everything to get you started on your own journey of discovery beyond the interstate.

 

Links Crossroads

Hundreds of links. The focus is on Americana, but we also have destination, travel, and other related links. Topics range from the conventional (B&B's) to the truly offbeat (Old Highways or Yo Yo's). There's even a trivia corner. A great place to browse.

 

Mail Drop

Your direct link to us. It's where you can suggest an event, ask a question, criticize or just say hello.

 

Our Offices

Where to do business with us. There are departments dedicated to adding your business to our network, to creating a link, to advertising and more. We especially call your attention to our Community Public-Private Partnership - a program that can help communities identify, tell the story and make the most of their hometown gems of Americana.