Scott Shetler

About Quirky Travel Guy

Scott Shetler is a Seattle-based freelance writer & fan of indie rock, road trips, ice cream, squirrels on power lines, runaway shopping carts, and six-way intersections. Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, which may earn me a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase.

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Quirky Attraction: Betsy, the Giant Lobster in Islamorada, Florida

By Scott ShetlerFlorida, Key West, USA

The coolest roadside attraction in the Florida Keys is Betsy the Giant Lobster Statue in Islamorada.

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The Best Christmas Vacations in the USA: 30 Holiday Getaway Ideas!

By Scott ShetlerAlabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, USA, Utah, Vermont

Check out our extensive list of the top holiday getaways in the U.S., from big city vacations to small-town charm!

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A Mile By Mile Guide to Hikes and Activities on Rim Drive in Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park

By Scott ShetlerCrater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA

Here’s a mile by mile guide to the sights on Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park!

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Quirky Attraction: Aubusson Tapestry Museum in France

By Scott ShetlerFrance

The Aubusson Tapestry Museum is the best place to see historic 15th-century tapestries in France.

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Miami to Key West Drive Guide: Places to Stop on a Florida Keys Road Trip!

By Scott ShetlerFlorida, Key West, Miami, UNESCO World Heritage Site, USA

Check out the fun places to stop on a road trip through the Florida Keys!

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One Day in Amsterdam: Best Things To Do in 24 Hours

By Scott ShetlerAmsterdam, Netherlands, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Here’s how to spend one day in Amsterdam visiting museums, canals, neighborhoods, and restaurants.

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The 25 Most Awesome Road Trips From Chicago: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Longer Excursions!

By Scott ShetlerChicago, Illinois, Indiana, Isle Royale National Park, Kansas, Nashville, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, USA, Wisconsin

Our guide to the best road trips from Chicago, including several you haven’t considered before.

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American Road Trips: Ideas For Driving Trips Across the USA

By Scott ShetlerArkansas, California, Florida, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, USA, Virginia

Here’s a Great American Road Trip planner to give you some USA cross-country road trip ideas.

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Road Trip: Los Angeles to Austin Driving Guide

By Scott ShetlerArizona, Austin, California, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Texas, USA, Utah

Check out these awesome spots on a road trip from Los Angeles to Austin.

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U.S. Route 20 Road Trip: Your Guide for Driving the Longest Road in America!

By Scott ShetlerIdaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone

U.S. Route 20 is the longest road in America. Perfect for a summer road trip!