Amazing places to stop for food, bathroom, or other necessary things. If you find yourself driving around the Western United States, take a look at these places to take a break, have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Or just stop to go to the bathroom and stretch your legs. We've been to all of these, and some are now a tradition if we drive by or are somewhat close. Just Been There Art Look at or buy art inspired by this trip. If you like this trip, but can't go, or you too have just been there, this unique art may rekindle fond memories of your own trip. Click the image for a link to the online store and browse the site for more. Note: you will be leaving this site and connect to the artists site. Light at the End All art copyright by:  Christine Ong-Dijcks Part II: California, Arizona, New Mexico (CA-58, I-15, I-40, CA-62 and more) Kohnen's Country Bakery This is hands down the best breakfast, bakery, pastry place west of Bakersfield... Anyone driving from California to Arizo...

Amazing places to stop for food, bathroom, or other necessary things. If you find yourself driving around the Western United States, take a look at these places to take a break, have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Or just stop to go to the bathroom and stretch your legs. We've been to all of these, and some are now a tradition if we drive by or are somewhat close. Just Been There Art Look at or buy art inspired by this trip. If you like this trip, but can't go, or you too have just been there, this unique art may rekindle fond memories of your own trip. Click the image for a link to the online store and browse the site for more. Note: you will be leaving this site and connect to the artists site. Carpe Diem All art copyright by:  Christine Ong-Dijcks Part I: Western California (101, I-5, I-80, I-205 and more) La Plaza Bakery Driving south or north on 101, just south of Salinas is the town of Gonzales. Here you'll find La Plaza Bakery (one of a few locations in the Salinas ar...