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| Mac's Drive-in Restaurant Waterloo, NY |
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Mac's Drive-in was built in 1961. It was originally closer to downtown Waterloo and was moved here in 1967. Mac's still has its original Richardson Root Beer sign. It is best known for its burgers, fried chicken, fresh cut fries and floats. There are two carhop "runs" with enough room for 64 cars at a time. The main building has glass panel sides that can be removed in good weather. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
Richardson Root Beer started in Rochester, NY in the 1940s with a small stand. I believe there are only two other locations left (see below). For more, see this website. |
| White Turkey Drive-in Conneaut, OH |
Hamburger Heaven Elmhurst, IL |
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The White Turkey Drive-in opened in 1952. They feature Richardson's root beer and turkey sandwiches. The drive-in's original owners raised White Holland Turkeys and the tradition continues. The building is breathtaking - completely intact with the original counter. The White Turkey is now run by the original owner's son and his wife. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
Hamburger Heaven opened in 1948. They still make Richardson Root Beer in oak barrels. For more, see this website. |
| Mug n' Bun Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Mug n' Bun, not far from the Indianapolis Speedway, has great root beer, an extensive menu and car hops. The drive-in started as a Frostop in 1942 and was remodeled and renamed as the Mug n' Bun in 1961. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Mason's Root Beer Drive-in Washington, IN |
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| Mason's Root Beer Drive-in opened here in 1951. They still have car hops and produce their own root beer on-site. For more, see this website. |
| Woody's Drive-in Fremont, OH |
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| Woody's Drive-in looks like it's been here a long time. The stand features car hops and root beer. |
| Gene's Root Beer Stand Anderson, IN |
Tom Wahl's Avon, NY |
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Gene's Root Beer Stand has always been Gene's and opened in 1966. For a night shot of their sign, see this website.
Tom Wahl's is famous for its homemade ice cream, frosty mugs of root beer, and gut-busting Wahlburgers. It has expanded to nine locations. This one in Avon was first, built in 1955. It also featured a mini golf course at one time. |
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