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Indiana - Oasis is found on the national road (US Route 40), in Plainfield. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - A city institution, the Capitol Diner on 431 Union Street Lynn was built in 1928 by the J. G. Brill Company and is believed to be that company's last operating diner. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New Jersey - Sloppy Joe's sits next door to the Crabs and Clams place on Route 37, in Toms River. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - Established in 1941, Rosebud Diner is a Somerville landmark.  (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Connecticut - If you're driving on Route 44 in North Canaan, look out for the landmark The Collin's Diner (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Wisconsin - Classic Denny's Diner lighting up Lake Delton. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - The Salem Diner in Canal Street, Salem, voted #1 "Best of Boston."  (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - The vintage interior of a New England region diner, located at Milbury Junction, Grafton.  (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Missouri - The Broadway Diner in Columbia, outlined at dusk. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Texas - Set just outside Dallas is the Metro Diner. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Maryland - Comfort fare and jukebox tunes are on the menu at the impressive Silver Diner, in Rockville. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - Mid-60's decor characterizes the Ace Hotel Diner out in the desert at Palm Springs. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New York - The upscale retro Empire Diner is a New York City icon. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Washington D.C. - The American City Movie Diner on Connecticut Ave NW, reassuring its customers. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - Operating since 1949, Wilson's Diner at 507 Main Street (US Route 20) in Waltham is a well-preserved example of post-World War II craftsmanship. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Rhode Island - The state's Edgewood district in Cranston is noted for its collection of historic diners. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Nebraska - Omaha's atmospheric The Diner, photographed after a light dusting of snow. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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North Carolina - The no-frills Star Diner in the Heart of downtown Marshall. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New York - Time to dine at Ellen's Diner, in New York City's theater district. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Massachusetts - This diner is located at Millbury Junction, Grafton. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Rhode Island - This diner in Frenchtown, East Grenwich exudes a rustic, homestyle ambiance. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Nevada - The Original Mels Diner. This drive-in is located in Reno. In 1947, Mel Weiss and Harold Dobbs opened the first drive-in restaurant in San Francisco, Mels drive-in. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Pennsylvania - Sally's All American Diner in Erie. The classic automobile helps set the vintage scene. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Washington, D.C. - The busy exterior of the American City Diner in the city's Friendship Heights district. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - Penny's Diner in San Bernadino offers an authentic retro dining experience. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New Mexico - The cursive exterior of the 66 Diner near Albuquerque. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Washington, D.C. NO - American City Diner at 5532 Connecticut Avenue, NW in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New York - The brash, flashy Brooklyn Diner. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Utah - The Road Island Diner is a rare 1939 Streamline Moderne art deco diner car. It's located in remote Oakley. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Minnesota - Mickey's Diner, a classic and much photographed St Paul landmark, has enjoyed continuous operation at the same location since 1939. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Maine - The Palace Diner in Biddeford opened in 1927 and is believed to be Maine's oldest dining car. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New Hampshire - The Littleton Diner in Littleton has been serving locals and in-the-know visitors since 1940. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Montana - The Sykes Diner has been a Kalispell staple for decades. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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North Carolina - Moody neon lends Digger's Diner in Curritick a strangely ethereal appearance. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Rhode Island - The interior of the former Star Diner in Rumford. Dating back to 1951, it now operates as Persey's Place. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Maine - Dating back to 1934, Moody's Diner is a storied landmark and legendary eating place in Waldoboro. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Oregon - Neatly set tables at the Oregon Caves Chateau Diner, in Josephine. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Maine - The quaint 1940's Miss Portland Diner sits in trim, manicured gardens in Portland. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Florida - The retro-styled 11th Street Diner, originally built in 1948, is located in the Miami Beach art deco district. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New Jersey - The Blairstown Diner after dark. The Blairstown landmark featured in the film 'Friday the 13th' (1980). (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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North Carolina - The Midnight Diner on East Carson Boulevard, in Charlotte. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New York - Bolton Beans Diner in Bolton Landing opened in 1940 and remains the quintessential American diner. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - It opened in 1986 but grabbing a burger at Lori’s Diner in San Francisco is to dine 1950's style.  (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Kansas - Plush seating in the Cattlemen's Lounge Diner, in Dodge City. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Vermont - Charming and unassuming, Miss Bellows Falls Diner in Bellows Falls dates back to the mid-1920s. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - Ruby’s Diner enticing passengers 
at United Terminal, Los Angeles International Airport. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Arizona - Retro roadside architecture at Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, near Kingman. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - Telling it like it is at Joe's Cable Car Diner, San Francisco. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Colorado - Gunther Toody's Diner, set
in sleepy Arvada. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Georgia - No mistaking the Marietta Diner with its glitzy neon facade, which has been dazzling diners in Marietta since 1955. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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California - Styled to 1950's design, the retro Village Grille in Los Angeles is a patriotic place to eat. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Colorado - Rosie's Diner in Monument epitomizes the American diner. Established in 1946, the diner has appeared in commercials and movies. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Florida - The Bayliner Diner at Cabana Bay Resort at Universal Orlando Resort radiates an attractive 1960's veneer. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Georgia - The Majestic Diner in Atlanta has been serving "food that pleases" since 1929. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Idaho - Comfort food guaranteed at the Drake Diner in Des Moines. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Kentucky - Offbeat Rick's White Light Diner
in Frankfort serves Cajun and BBQ chow in a delightfully kitschy setting. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Maine - Entrance to the Seagull Diner at Howell's Travel Stop, Kittery. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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New York - The Skyliner Bill Gray's Diner, located inside the Museum Of Play in Rochester. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Minnesota - The shiny Hi-Lo Diner in Minneapolis is an original 1957 Fodero diner structure conserved and relocated from Gibsonia, PA. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Wisconsin - The simple facade of Fair Oaks Diner, Madison, belies a well-regarded reputation. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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Michigan - George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner, in Hickory Corners. (Photo: CC by 2.0)

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