Photobooths used to be ubiquitous, found anywhere people gathered – dance clubs, roller rinks, amusement parks, arcades – but they’ve faded from public view now that everyone carries a digital camera in their pocket. However, there is a contingent of individuals committed to the art of the analog, and that includes the proprietors of Autophoto, a museum dedicated to the history of the photobooth.

Step inside this small storefront on Orchard Street and you’ll find a bevy of vintage analog photobooths in working order, though with one slight modern tweak: they can accept credit cards, and a photo strip will cost you $8. There’s an M12 from 1958, which produces three wide photos and was only produced for one year. The M17 is fairly well-known with its big black “Photographs” sign. There’s even a Polaroid photobooth from 1993, said to be the only working one in the world.

In the back of the space are some exhibits documenting the history of the photobooth, including a working demonstration model that used to live at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. It’s a clear box that lets you see all the mechanical parts moving around, showing how the magic of a photobooth happens. In this space are also temporary exhibits, like one showcasing the work of the photobooth’s inventor, Anatol Josepho. 

However, Autophoto isn’t just about celebrating the past; the organization also rents out analog photobooths to venues across the country in cities like Chicago and Atlanta. They also sell a map of operating photobooths in New York, and a passport you can use to store your photo strips. You can even get your passport stamped at the station inside Autophoto to commemorate all the booths across the city you’ve visited.

Since the early 1920s, when word first spread of a highway that would run from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has defined the American dream—symbolizing the country's sense of freedom, ingenuity, and continuous transformation. Join us as we drive the "Mother Road" from start to finish, exploring everything from outsider art to indigenous history.

Episode 1: The Mother Road

We start our journey in Chicago, Illinois and unravel how the Mother Road came to be, hitting up a number of classic Route 66 roadside attractions along the way: Lou Mitchell’s, The Route 66 Hall of Fame, The Route 66 Experience, and Springfield, Illinois’ International Route 66 Mother Road Festival.

Episode 2: The Giants of Route 66

Among the many roadside attractions you’ll find on your Route 66 journey, the “Muffler Men” or “Giants” of the Route are among the most beloved. With “3D Advertising,” Route 66’s iconic sentinels sold everything from tires to hot dogs. We explore a number of famous Giants in Illinois, including those at the American Giants Museum.

Episode 3: Quirk & Kitsch on 66

Quirky roadside attractions add a whimsical twist to any road trip, and Route 66 has a treasure trove of them. In Illinois, we explore an old prison built by its prisoners, a classic road side drive-in serving up corn dogs (that aren’t really corn dogs), and load up on souvenirs at an antiques mall.

Episode 4: It's Electric

We cross from Illinois into Missouri, where we discover the charm of the Show-Me State. For the next 300 miles, we cross Missouri from east to west, learning just how this state gave Route 66 the nickname “the Electric Highway.”

Episode 5: Arts & Craftsmen of the Route

Route 66 has inspired countless songs, provided an audience for artworks large and small, and spun a number of tales over the years. We spend some time appreciating these—in some cases, very unusual—creative endeavors as we drive through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

Episode 6: New Mexico’s Retribution Road

Crossing into New Mexico, we drive the original alignment of Route 66 up to Sante Fe and then down to Albuquerque. The original alignment was changed in 1937 and became known as The Retribution Road. Why? Join us to find out!

Episode 7: Cultural Crossroads in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to 23 indigenous tribes, and relics of the Old West dot the landscape. We dig into the state's rich cultural heritage as we make our way west from Albuquerque.

Episode 8: Arizona & The Whimsical West

In Arizona, we uncover the truth behind the mysterious black and yellow jackrabbit signs, drive through the Jurassic past, and even get inspired by a big green tiki head. If your motto is “for the plot!” you're sure to love the Copper State.

Episode 9: Stay to Play

Accommodations are an important part of any road trip, and Route 66 has some of the most iconic stays in America. From retro campers to palatial hotels, if you’re looking for memorable getaways on your epic American adventure, we've got you covered.

Episode 10: Relics of the Wild West

Bandits, cowboys, and lawlessness were romanticized in post-Civil War America, enticing many to venture to the Wild West. At the center of this expanse was Arizona Territory, known for its ruthlessness but also its sense of freedom, opportunity, and discovery.

Episode 11: The Nature of Route 66

Mother Nature, while not the central hero of the Mother Road's story, has always been a supporting character. Admittedly, we’re going to be somewhat liberal in how we define “influenced by nature” but, hey, it’s Route 66, baby. And we’re truckin’ along through California on our last few hundred miles.

Episode 12: Old West Meets Old Hollywood

Throughout our journey on Historic Route 66, you may have noticed another mode of transportation running parallel to us—yep, that’s right, the railroad. The symbolism is hard to miss: two modes of transportation running side-by-side, one representing the past and one representing the future. Driving through California, we see where the Old West meets Old Hollywood; the intersection of the former Western Frontier and a Glamorous Free Future.

Episode 13: The End of the Route

This is it gang. The end of the road. The final stretch. We're nearing the end of our adventures on Historic Route 66, but there’s still more to explore as we roll into our final destination. Come along as we make a pit stop in Rancho Cucamonga and get our game on in Pasadena before exploring our final destination: Los Angeles!

Hoosier Gym in Knightsville looks like the kind of small-town basketball court that could only exist in Indiana, which is exactly why it became unforgettable on screen. The gym served as the home court of the Hickory Huskers in Hoosiers, transforming a real high school gym into one of the most recognizable settings in sports movie history.

More than a filming location, it feels like a shrine to Indiana’s near-religious love of basketball, where movie nostalgia and small-town hoops culture still echo off the wooden floor.