My 300 Mile Journey To South Of The Border - From Georgia Thru South Carolina / Roadside Attractions

From Georgia To South Carolina to South Of The Border

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW Taking this trips route and direction on pure impulse . Obviously each day I have a some sort of game plan but not more than anything rather than that in advance . Let’s see where the wind blows

[@ChuckEboi]

safe and fun travels Adam.

[@acgillespie]

*Oh We care.. We really care* # 997 Likes

[@iworkout6912]

Leaving Florida for the north, I have taken state routes across the border several times. Heading up into Georgia on some back roads. Passing through some interesting little towns. Waycross, Georgia makes me want to sing. Lots of music came out of that town with the various music festivals and several songs with Waycross, Georgia in the song.

[@gregorygoodwin1347]

Please Adam, head up to New England first, then West. I would love to see you there for the fall foliage and covered bridges.

[@dansimon1100]

Did you ever come back up here to Winchester Virginia lot of interesting stuff for you to film around here

[@kub71raim]

Stopping at South of Border...a tradition for me on the way to WDW back in the 70s and 80s.

[@m3trooper]

I'm pretty certain there's some souvenir shot glasses that have remained on those store shelves since the 70s.

[@manmalone6417]

Those are the best finds.

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

I'm sure of it.

[@debrahazen8766]

Every summer in the 70's we would drive from NY to Florida and the highlight was stopping at South of the Border. Fun fact back in the 70's that place was so crowed and it was hard to cross the road. My Mom made a suggestion and that foot bridge was her suggestion. She got some cool stuff from them for it.

[@onelovemon1784]

Debra, we did same in same decade but it was FL to NY and back to FL. We loaded up on fireworks.

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

I remember in the early 70s "South of the Border" was HUGE and packed with people. I couldnt wait to get there after all the signs. Went back for the first time in 2014 on a Fla to NJ drive and it was really sad. Almost no people. Shops and attractions empty, place sorta run-down. I was shocked. I guess thats the way with everything these days.

[@shawnduffy8026]

Sorry Adam, parks closed. Pedro out front should have told you 🤷‍♂️

[@retrodee4126]

Every summer from 79-93 my parents always drove down from PA to South Of The Border. We’d start from Thursday and come home Sunday afternoon. When my brother didn’t have to work, he’d come with us. They had waterbeds for the honeymooners. There were Indian bingo tents when I last went there. Every six months or so I call them and get bumper stickers and postcards sent to me to keep the memories alive. I think the hat stopped going up before we started going there. The rides stopped working in the early 90’s. The steakhouse was awesome!! I hope to go back there before I wed my fiancé just to introduce my childhood to him. He’d love it!!

[@thethingsyasee...5112]

My Wife (r.i.p.)& I stayed at that motel on the way back to Jersey. I had to change my brake pads there

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Everyone that lives in the south knows those signs every 30 yards or so hahaha! 🤣 ...”south of the border..coming up, turn around!, you missed it!”

[@bjornemccomb8262]

@Giuseppe Shmo awesome! the advertising is so good 😎

[@iignorerepliesfrombores4010]

Those constant billboards are such a blight on the landscape.

[@mare8371]

Stuckey’s had the best pecan logs.

[@kelliintexas3575]

In Texas there is a thriving brand new chain of them! Still have the pecan logs too!

[@Paula_KentuckyRed]

There’s at least one still in Mississippi. We always stop when we travel there. They still have pecan logs and saltwater taffy. 😋

[@michaelbarclay4820]

Stuckeys is now operated by the Great Granddaughter of the Founder and they are working on a comeback. They even opened a brand new candy plant in Ga. Making fresh pecan rolls and other goodies. Check them out , they are on FB and IG.

[@IMVADER2]

I'm up in New England, and every time we've been to Disney we "just *HAVE* to" stop at this place on the way down (dad's afraid of flying). It's very much a joke spot, but the quality, size, and hype-up on the billboards coming towards SotB is at a scale I've never seen. Very entertaining every time, just to remember how dumb of an idea it is...but I can't lie, I do love going there every time. Also, I've had the best burger in my life at this place. I don't know who was the chef that day, but holy crap, the seasoning on the meat blew every other burger I had out the park. Haven't had it nearly as good since 2017, but I'm still hoping I'll get that perfect burger again someday!

[@RLBS61]

Overpriced food.You should try more burgers if that was your best.

[@IMVADER2]

@@RLBS61 Oh, it was only a one time thing. I'm a bit of a picky eater at their place, so I usually just grab the burger for something filling fully knowing it's not amazing... but, that one time, the chef knew what he was doing and it actually WAS amazing.

[@BeeTeePee]

The billboards are complete *overkill* but it's hilarious to us locals.

[@goalie2998]

Billboards every 4 miles. Pedro's south of the boarder. And the lions den And miscellaneous adult stores. Lol

[@marathonlady1446]

My family always stopped here on our holidays from New York to Miami and back. That was back in the late 60s - 70s. So many memories of fun.

[@paulcaskey]

That feeling when you haven't been to church in a while and the lights just come on.

[@steventurner9955]

..and if the door shut on it's own behind you...........

[@oldskoolraver1079]

A proper oldskool the woo vlog. Love it. Have a great day Adam!

[@danhays9769]

SOUTH OF THE BORDER! I remember going through there back in the 70s and it was like brand new looking, and packed with people. If I remember correctly, fireworks were legal there but not in North Carolina which brought people in from the north. There were large Billboards for up to 100 miles off I-95 in both directions, including one that said "BACK UP AMIGO, YOU MISSED IT!". Great memories!

[@gc4644]

My favorite SOTB Billboard was always: "Weather report: Cool Today, Hot Tamale!".

[@geoloft4708]

We use to live in North Carolina and would travel to Florida to see my Grandparents my sister and I were always so excited because we knew we were going to stop at South of the Border. My Mother and Father always got a kick out of it . My Mother would tell us to get some sleep,but we were way to excited about seeing Grandma and Grandpa, being on the road and those creative billboards for South of the Boarder each one deferred from the others. Every mile just ramped up the excitement. As a kid it was the one and only place we were allowed to get fireworks, I never did get to buy a Sombrero, my Father would say "that's pretty expensive and this is a long trip,maybe next time".? Man what a place,like a mini midnight Disney world in the middle of nothing but blacktop and pine trees. Such great memories. Crazy Cool Americana . LOVE IT ! THANK'S WOO!

[@baileyg5584]

South of the Border is legendary! Always stopped here every year on the way home from Myrtle Beach or Disney World as a kid. Great memories! Thanks for sharing this incredible place, Adam!

[@gc4644]

I remember the first time we ever stopped at SOTB, it was 1968 (moving from NY to Fla), it only had the restaurant, fireworks store, a bunch of those fiberglass animals, a small hotel, and a putt putt golf course. A few years later they added the Sombrero tower and the small carnival, then later all the other stuff. Always loved stopping there, and always loved the funny cheesy billboard signs, the signs really helped build up the anticipation of stopping (the owner was a genius doing that). My favorite SOTB Billboard was always: Pedro's Weather Report: Chili today Hot Tamale

[@PagingMrMorrow]

Great Video South of the Border is an Absolute must Do for me Every time I drive past there!!

[@TheDailyWoo]

I don’t think I’ve ever driven by without stopping , ha

[@AimlessAdventuresVlog]

I first saw SOB as a youngin in 1980. Pretty sure that's where the obsession with roadside attractions all started. Happy trails out there.

[@missred4975]

I went there a few years ago! We bought sombreros at the gift shop and wore them while we ate chili dogs at one of the restraunt which really make me question my ability to make good decisions 😂

[@carolinaeric8500]

I remember seeing South of the Border as a kid and always wanting to stop there but my mom was like “we’re not going to that tourist trap!” I remember seeing the signs and also once you saw it...that sombrero tower! Always wanted to go up that for sure, and I remember they had rides. Too bad they couldn’t have made the place a destination and had a full blown amusement park!

[@sarakeith5480]

We always stop at South of the Border on our way to Walterboro S.C and Lakeland Fl. to visit family!! The dome has the indoor pool in it!! We enjoy going there every year!! Thanks Adam!!

[@Modeltnick]

I have traveled this stretch of road for over 60 years and I still love it. Look forward to it again soon. The SOB signs used to start showing up about 200 miles out. US 301 was the route to take before I-95 was built.

[@81cochj]

My dad and I go to Myrtle Beach every spring to a big classic car show and we always stop off at South of the Border. Unfortunately the show was canceled this year due to the virus. Thank you so much for this video. That really put a smile on my face and hope for next year.

[@mrbobsshow]

Man this brings back so many great memories of driving from Massachusetts to Florida with my family as a kid in the 80s We had a extended cab pickup with a cap on the back my Mom and Dad put a mattress in the back plus me and my 2 sisters and off we went. I still remember going in the fireworks store at 10 or 11 years old and it was a teenage or pre teen boys wet dream seeing all the fireworks (which have always been banned in MA but boy they had everything EVEN QUATERSTICKS !!!😁😁😁😁 Man that place was heaven to me and we had gone to FLORIDA a few times and I spent a good portion of my birthday money there 🙂🙂 well before we made it to Florida. My sisters always held their money for Disney but THIS WAS MY DISNEY WORLD. Now at 47 I'm planning on driving to Florida with my dad who's 78 and you can bet this will be one of our stops. The wife and kids like to fly straight to Florida but I'm doing the road trip with my dad to spend quality time with him. Noone lasts forever but I hope he does and this is top of our bucket list just me dad and 3000 plus miles of open road.

[@mrbobsshow]

Almost forgot my favorite sign on the highway. Pedro's weather Chili today Hot Tomales

[@goalie2998]

I'm in Massachusetts also. My folks live in Florida. . We have driven 95 a few times to visit. And stop at Pedro's if it fits out schedule. Long drive for sure.

[@josephschroeder7778]

I think South of the Borders hayday was the 90s. They had a nice size amusement area ( not the same area it's at now), a train ride that went around the whole property, a VR ride and casinos. That building on top of the hill near the mini golf course used to be a casino.

[@Tryingtohaveityall]

Pedro’s South of the Border. Yessss. I was hoping you’d stop here. Such a crazy old tourist trap. Used to stop there every time on road trips when I was younger.

[@bonniehowell4259]

Did your family play the "who can spot the big Pedro's Sombrero first" game while driving? You're lucky though. My dad never stopped because he wanted to always make good time.

[@armandoborg3614]

Thanks for these amazing road trip videos really enjoying it alot especially during these times when its so hard to travel

[@MrShawn-vy4nv]

My Grandma is from the area of South of the Border, she actually dated the owners son back in the 1960s. South of the Border use to be the hangout spot and nightlife for a lot of the people in that area.

[@lizzieizzard]

Really enjoying your travels - helps us each day

[@ronniefox7399]

I live in Brunswick and cross that Bridge and See Lovers Oak every week. Thank you for highlighting it.

[@buffmontana4203]

Wow ! 30 years ago we stopped here late at night and place was deserted. Was a little scary. Does anyone remember the 3-D signs along I95 "100 miles to the SoB"? Those were iconic in themselves.

[@bobbyhand1]

Adam is truly one of the greatest videographers of all time! Someday his name will go into history next to the likes of Lewis and Clark and Huell Howser!! His documentation of places and things that would fade away into time without anyone knowing are legendary! Adam the Woo. A name studied in history class! How fun would school be when homework is "Watch TheDailyWoo"" episodes 2020-35 thru 45! Thanks Adam. Your adventures are fun, but also educational.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very nice of you to say

[@jameshebert5430]

I agree 100% true and talk about history you found a Stucky's! When I was little every time we went by one I would say, "Lets go get stuck at Stucky's!"

[@bradleysmall2230]

charles kuralt

[@seagull7]

ADAM IS THE MAN !!!!

[@mrsmagendemaio3744]

Yes! We have to watch Adam's vlogs every day. These road trips cross country are the best!

[@1mespud]

Love these virtual road trips!!

[@jimmie-satx]

Enjoying the hell out of the road trip. Thanks for the videos, bud.

[@huggyjd]

I love when you take the backroads Adam. Make sure your home by election day. You never know what you will run into when they give the results.

[@deweyseymour4268]

Just make sure All Georgians vote to flip senate Jan 5 2021

[@willswalkingwest7267]

As a boy we drove from Florida to New Jersey every summer. This was a HUGE thing for us kids. The signage along the highway was always a source of entertainment. Before I-95 was opened through Dillon you actually went underneath the first version of "Pedro" on the highway. I went there over a decade ago and it was extremely run down....it's nice to see it being in good condition now with the bright colors. The over sensitive people have had an impact on it, the signage has been changed a lot because it was deemed "racist"......the attraction used to be heavily Mexican themed and merchandise was actually shipped from Mexico to stock the shelves. Always amazes me that it takes white people to tell minorities they should be offended. Thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@djlab9er]

I remember Dillon

[@sandynorris2571]

Wow love to see the old small cities. Old bricks with ads on bldg. love those too. Love all around porches on-houses ❤️❤️ too.

[@TheGrandstreeters]

We very much enjoy your roadside / old town adventures. Thanks!

[@richardschindler8822]

Good ole Pedro’s. Stopped there several times over the years. The observation tower was closed S O B !!!!!!!

[@susannenurnberg8186]

Perfect way to start my day, thank you 😊

[@Panda_VR.]

Used to go there every summer when driving down to Florida. Best highlight as a child by far.

[@angelariggsby6285]

Your tutorials are the best. After work, watching these videos chill me out. 🤗

[@davie941]

thank you adam , this one was cool :)

[@contessalouannec8064]

Thank You Adam keep showing us videos. Its like a mini vacation. From Lou Anne C.

[@debbralehrman5957]

I remember SOB from 1969 a family trip with two other families. We were shocked to see it too. We did see the signs I do remember that. No pandemics then so the parking lot was very full. I think some of the boys went to the Arcade. The girls went shopping. That was a fun trip.

[@yepitsandy]

Thanks for the spotlight on Brunswick! Glad to have you here!

[@yodapappacards]

Enjoyed the classic style vlog thanks Adam the Woo!!!

[@adamd.6698]

Chili Today Hot Tamale..the fact Adam didn't get this dad joke seriously bums me out...

[@JeffDeWitt]

"Pedro's Forecast, Chili Today, Hot Tamale" along with "Our Honeymoon Suites are Heir Conditioned."

[@leospring6264]

Another awesome roadtrip! Thanks Adam

[@goingslightlymad7172]

I love these off the beaten path travels, Adam! Love, love, love! :)

[@brandonneely9982]

In South Carolina we call torrential rainfall as a "gully washer". The roads here in SC are horrible. Dodge them pot holes Adam!

[@kitchenskills5427]

They sure are. Noticeable difference when you cross the North Carolina state line.

[@goalie2998]

Bad roads in south Carolina.... Hold my beer- Massachusetts Seriously Inwas driving south to Florida through 95 and gps had me get off one exit and had me on some very very back gravel road. In fields. I thought we were gonna end up lost. But eventually got to the hotel. And lo and behold there was another exit to 95 about 1/2 mile past the hotel in the other direction. GPS trying to get us lost.

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Your right I live not far from South of the border.

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

@@goalie2998 that's due to a Pole shift GPS going crazy.

[@deweyseymour4268]

95 in SC in bad shape for interstate

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

We’ve been to South of the Border it’s really a cool roadside attraction

[@rosevega3536]

WE had stopped there at one time going to visit my son in the military!! glad to see it's still in business!!

[@loriwinters414]

You’re funny. You always make me giggle and I enjoy your tours. So fun

[@maryteel3920]

Nice! I didn't know things like this still existed.. Well.. I haven't ever seen a roadside attraction this extensive.. Great video!

[@Stony121]

Hi Adam. Those old painted on brick walls that signs you like are called "ghost signs", not a haunted thing but named after the fact that they are fading over time. I love them too.

[@michaelrosales2723]

Sweet video! It's so cool to see other states and cities history and attraction spots!

[@stellarkitty1431]

That lil church is beautiful! Wow always amazed at the things u find in these towns. I reallllly need a roadtrip stat🤗😎🚙🚲🛴🛹🛵🚏🛣🛤⛽

[@haffrods7055]

You should take us inside a flea market and find us some 80s goodness. Love the road tripping. If you film it, we will come

[@rhondaz356]

I love these "spontaneous" roadtrips, Adam... such interesting things and sites to see.👏🌈

[@themichaelvortex4784]

South of the border goodness! Thanks for all you do , Adam. Safe travels.👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@janebarscz5130]

Thank you for another great video!

[@john6291]

the billboards leading up to SOB remind me of the signs for "the THING" on the west coast..

[@katsumiskytower8714]

good ol pedro lol

[@robthomas417]

You should stop in Brunswick County, VA.... the real home of Brunswick stew....

[@d.5224]

I agree

[@elisahayes631]

"the thing" was referenced in a '90s song by a group called "the men". I think they were a one hit wonder. 😃

[@Thun-jx8vx]

It's South of the Mason Dixie Line border. This was one of many attractions for tourist that were created prior to the construction of the national freeway system. These places gave tourist driving for the north to the south mainly Florida a chance to take a break form the long road trip.

[@bicentenialkid]

Thanks for another great video and I’m glad you are having a good time on your way home.

[@tubehound8]

Thank you Mr. Woo. You've said so much yet so little. Keep on and stay safe.

[@MrShawn-vy4nv]

I'd love to see a video where he goes back but gives the tour like it has just opened with the history of this place.

[@vazz22]

Georgia on my Mind!

[@paullie7773]

Morning Adam! Love your vids! Keep up the good work.

[@michaelgayandproud6466]

Thanks for having me along for the tour your the best at what you do thanks for everything you do its like going back in time with all these old buildings ah how things used to be hopefully things will get back to normal here in these cities especially california and beyond all across america so people can countinue working

[@dansimon1100]

I've been South of the Border one time that place is a very interesting

[@BeeTeePee]

South of the Border is in my neck of the woods, Adam!

[@brandonjames6282]

It’s about a hour and a half south west of me. I loved going to the dirt bike track just in North Carolina

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Mine too

[@BreakbeatDee17]

Good vibes Adam🤙🏻. Hope your having a good day and safe travels🤙🏻😁.

[@davebruins8623]

love these small towns adventures!

[@gamom1]

Thank you! I haven’t been to South of the border since the 80’s, seeing all the signs leading to it was fun seeing as a kid, also all the lights at night time.. I believe they had a Ferris wheel at one time..I always wondered if it was sill around

[@kristinwood8884]

I'm almost positive they did,

[@bonniehowell4259]

Watching for the SOTB signs was always the highlight of road trips for me as a kid as well!

[@sidwalker6902]

The mid 90's that place stayed packed out and had so many lights it was blinding from the highway. Weird to see it as a ghost town.

[@elisahayes631]

It has been going since at least the 1970s too.

[@cogman62]

@@elisahayes631 Try 1950.

[@danielmkubacki]

I have been to South Of The Border. Good food cool gift shop. Thank for bringing us along.

[@bobbiedavenport7296]

I stayed at south of the border 2 times in my life!!! I loved it!

[@karenritter3888]

Fifty years ago that place was buzzing.I remember eating a plate of silver dollar pancakes for breakfast there as a kid when we stayed over night there.Looks like a ghost town now.

[@bonniehowell4259]

It sad. I remeber always driving by SOTB as a kid and it was always packed! It was always my dream to go up in the Big Sombrero.

[@karldammann]

We started going to Florida from NJ in the mid 80's even by then it was a ghost town.

[@kamildouglas]

@@bonniehowell4259 I remember one year when we was there I went in there

[@cjfish6349]

Last time I was at the South of the Boarder store was 1969.

[@cjfish6349]

Yeah, fireworks and 10 years old, it was a fantasy world.

[@susiepittman601]

You are taking me back to my childhood. I was born in Birmingham and spent many years in the Tallahassee area. I rode down many of those back roads. Thanks.

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

I have traveled that route and past that place so many times throughout my military career. It's good to see some familiar things are still around among these crazy times.

[@mcadr4925]

I pass South of the Border all the time and have always wondered what there is to do there. Thanks to you I now know!😂

[@themoviedealers]

Fill up the gas tank, buy a shot glass, eat a steak, buy some fireworks. No bumper cars or sombrero tower for you!

[@selrod55]

When I lived in Va. we made The I95 run to Fl. too many times. SOB and another stop we did was JR's Cigars in NC. It was a huge store with cigars being only a very minor part of what they sold. I remember the signs were everywhere on the side of the highway. Great video Adam, I think your at your best on road trips !!!

[@robthomas417]

Jr's is no more/closed up a few years ago.....

[@sandinoyes3882]

Love how you find beauty and interesr in the simplest things...pretty clouds...bridge structure...old buoldings. Wonderful...so fun to earch your videos.

[@lorih2924]

You got good impulse. Loving this route you’re taking. A lot of cool things to see along the way. South of the Border is a really cool place. Never seen a jail as part of a water tower before. Great starting out in Georgia. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Stay safe. God bless

[@kimphillips5162]

Coffee and Woo!! The great part of waking up. Sounds like that would be a great jingle for a coffee commercial.

[@rodneybarr5735]

I've been to South of the Border once. Even got to spend the night at the on site motel there. A storm came through and knocked out power there and the surrounding area for a few hours.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Being from California I’m enjoying these eastern backroad trips of yours, Adam. Thanks for the many adventures and memories. Just found your videos in 2022 so I got a head start on some of them already. ❤️🙏🏻👍

[@timturrell1241]

I love your road trip videos!

[@higgensjoespiediner]

You should have tried the blenheim ginger ale that is made on property.

[@Christian-vq8rd]

You can buy it all over the place so he didn't miss out. It's spicy though.

[@delawarepilot]

The sombrero is closed, that’s disappointing. When I was a kid, my family stopped there every trip to Florida.

[@kimberlysmith8206]

delawarepilot According to their web sight it is open at certain times. 🤷‍♀️

[@robvonky]

I REALLY DO ENJOY WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS ADAM TAKES MY MIND OFF THE WORLD FOR 30 MINUTES! THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU WERE 20 MILES FROM ME A FEW DAYS AGO WHEN YOU STOPPED IN CORBIN , KY AT THE K.F.C MUSEUM !

[@goddessdevinelovek89karkay81]

Catch up all your videos!....... Piggly wiggly 🐷 loved it!😂

[@twoblacklabs904]

TheDailyWoo...Adam, you might be old enough to remember the longtime CBS television Journalist, who did the “On The Road” segments for the CBS Sunday Morning show, Charles Kuralt? His road travels and travails were very much like what you’re doing with your “off the beaten path” adventures, and remind me very much of what he did for decades - bringing the viewer some not too often seen items of curiosity and interest. Love your version of what Charles Kuralt did years ago. Who generally gets to see these tucked away 25 foot cows? Excellent stuff. Anyway, thanks for your great content. I’ve been a fan of yours for years, and would love to meet you and shake your hand some day. - from an enthusiastic supporter in the Orlando area...

[@TheDailyWoo]

I do , love his work

[@hiromikatlw6299]

@@TheDailyWoo I've often thought growing up in So Cal that the age of Kitsch was nearly dead. As here almost everything just gets torn down unless it's in a big Corp. owned amusement or theme park. Then you show it all across the Country. It's comforting in a weird way.

[@Jsteng08]

Nothing beets the signs heading into SOB like “You never sausage a place”We would always giggle when we saw it traveling to Florida

[@gc4644]

Loved all the hundreds of "Pedro sez.." billboards. One still sticks out: "Pedro sez, weather today is cold, but hot tamale.."

[@thedoubledowner5359]

My favorite sign was Pedro holing a Hot Dog on a stick saying "Pick a Weiner"

[@bonniehowell4259]

My favorite was the one with the busted car saying Smash Hit!

[@Modeltnick]

@@bonniehowell4259 What about, “All your sheep are counted at South of the Border!”? It had the sign with the animated sheep and Pedro sleep walking.

[@SJHFoto]

I love your sense of humour! I just got back from a job that took me to South Carolina and I stayed at South of the Border. I haven't been that way in 15 years before that. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@traceyhowell632]

Yeah Georgia!! My home ! Love Brunswick and Savannah !! Happy travels Adam!