Ah, McDonald’s. Is there any more reliable chain out there? When you drive up, or step into the lobby, you know what you’re going to get. The food is reasonably-priced, filling, and will probably taste the same every time. You know exactly what the menu will hold – unless you’re lucky enough to be there when the Shamrock Shake or McRib is back. And no matter where you are, the dining room will probably look pretty similar.
That is, unless you’re in Coralville. The most unique McDonald’s in Iowa – and one of the most unique in the world – is located in this city adjoining Iowa City. Paying tribute to the area’s history and filled with quirky memorabilia that makes it look more like a roadside attraction, it’s not just a reliable meal on your drive – it’s a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity that will make sure you never see McDonald’s the same way again.
This Coralville McDonald’s looks different from the outside - and you haven’t seen anything yet.
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The old reliable food is exactly what you’d expect, but that’s not what makes this chain a must-visit.
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Every inch of the restaurant’s dining room is covered in unique decorations, celebrating the history of the open road.
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The signature item is definitely the large Statue of Liberty, standing guard proudly over the dining room.
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The walls and dividers are made over to pay tribute to various significant sites from around the country.
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The walls are filled with memorabilia that will be familiar to any visitors to the area from the coasts.
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You’ll even find some tributes to Las Vegas as you look around! So why is this McDonald’s so travel-themed?
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Coralville used to be a hub of rail transit in the midwest, and the managers of this one-of-a-kind McDonald’s haven’t forgotten those roots!
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Have you visited the most unique McDonald’s in Iowa located in Coralville? Let us know about your visit, and tell us about your favorite part of the decorations. You can visit yourself and find the details of the chain’s operations on the official McDonald’s website. For another unique chain outpost in Iowa, check out this historic Dairy Queen.
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Address: McDonald’s, 2794 Commerce Dr, Coralville, IA 52241, USA
