Edison Tower - War of the Worlds Town - Rocky Statue - Best Cheese Steak in Philadelphia? 

The Orson Welles broadcast was done on Devil's Night as a Halloween prank. My mother actually remember hearing that broadcast live. It was so authentic people all over the country freaked out thinking it was real!!!!

I was going to suggest visiting the War of the Worlds site. I live near there! @24:00 The Rocky statue was made for Rocky 3 and stood at the top of the Museum stairs until the PMA decided it was a movie prop and had it removed. a bronze plaque of sneaker footprints was left in its place. It was at the Spectrum until that was torn down and then the statue was moved to where it is now after a public campaign to save it.

Wen you get near Lancaster PA, head 20 minutes north to Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Blue Ball PA. The country's largest PA Dutch buffet with a 40,000 sq. ft. Gift shop.

My grandma was born in 1916 and I remember her telling me about War of the World and how she thought it was true until the very end of the radio broadcast. She said when she was 3, she was looking out her window and saw 3 lights in triangle form. She was scared to tell anyone because she thought no one would believe her. This was during World War one or two.

It is really cool how you explained the importance of the city of Philadelphia immortalizing Rocky Balboa and how it was very important to our society. Great job, Carpetbagger!!!!

I was impressed with your reenactment of The War of The Worlds. I always try to listen to it around Halloween. As far as Rocky 1 is concerned, quite possibly the best movie of all time. I rewatch it whenever I’m facing something really big in life. “Adriennnnnnne!” 😄

Moe and Shemp got their start in show business by working three summers in Jeannette PA, near the Lincoln Hwy. They lived above the old post office on Clay ave and worked in the summer theater at what was an amusement park called Oakford Park. Side note: when Moe was touring in the area he stayed two streets above me in Jeannette. I beaned him with a snowball once.

I grew up in Edison.Jimmy Bectold(stooges stone) was a long time family friend.All 4 of my grandparents and my father are buried within 100 yards of that stone.And Menlo diner is awesome great choice!!!

French fries, stuffed sole, and corn. A true carpetbagger feast. And didn’t the rocky statue used to be atop the steps? And anyone who didn’t think he was getting both cheesesteaks doesn’t know Jacob lol

GAH! You drove right by where I live! I am so sad I missed you! Hope NJ treated you well!

I have always loved getting off the beaten path and seeing unusual places. Now that I am older and can't travel as much, I travel by curiously through you! Thanks Jacob ❣️

1) the joan of arc statue is part of the outdoor art walk. It was made in 1890. 2) Laurel Hill Cemetery is home to Adrian's gravestone. 3) Pat's and Geno's are tourist traps. There are better places in Philly to get "one whiz with".

The Ice Cream Creameries are popular in Pennsylvania with the famous Penn State Ice Cream School and all of the dairy farms throughout the state. Perhaps you can find a good creamery on your journey.

This was a very fun vlog. I'm going to put this series on my Playlist so I can watch it again in order. I liked seeing Rocky and, watching you climb up the steps. The Philly Cheesesteak challenge was cool too.

Think you should add a map showing the route you are taking including the current roads or highways that the Lincoln highway has become. Thanks you are doing awesome job

Philly!! You're in my neck of the woods Jake! If you want a real cheesesteak, go to either: John's, DeLassadro's, Jim's, or Steaks on South. Also, get a roast pork sandwich at John's too! Us Eagles fans are really passionate for our Football team.

I have the entire collection of the three stooges it's my husband's and I favorite thing to watch on a rainy day with grilled cheese and tomato soup. It's our little tradition.

That cemetery where the stone of James is he was born on the same day and year I was - August 6, 1956. Crazy!

A great big Attaboy to you for helping turtles cross roads That is totally awesome of you!!!!

So happy you drove past my office on Rt 27 and right through my girlfriend’s town of Edison!!

Love your JFK sounding War of the Worlds reading!

My buddies and I went to Philly in 2010. We had 5 different cheesesteaks. We agreed on this order for best to still good but not our favorites: 1. Johns Roast Pork 2. Jim's Steaks 3. Tony Lukes 4. Genos 5. Pats

Thumbs up to help carpetbagger with the YT gods. 👍

Biting the heel of the sandwich bread as your first bite is the most chaotic thing I have ever seen. CB is a legend.

Love the Carpet Crown award!!!! Triple Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!!!

Loved the 3 Stooges as a kid, I have from time to time caught episodes.

That Rocky camera punch made my day! Love your videos ❤️

Edison NJ, I grew up there, lived there for about 35-40 years. I lived right down the street, Calvert Ave. It was a great town. BTW It’s pronounce Met touch in (Metuchen) after an Indian

Thanks Jacob great vlog in the bag!!!. I am so looking forward to this road trip... Much love Marie XX

I miss those 24 hour diners anything and everything you can think of is on the menu I miss New Jersey.

Like you, I have never been on the Lincoln Highway. I plan on checking out this trip through your eyes and enjoying the ride. My fav that you do is roadside attractions no matter how good or bad the experience.

The Menlo Park workshop is on Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan, where I am from. Thank you for stopping at his original location of his lab. Awesome!!!!

14:50 "Black like a doll's eyes!" 😂 Your dinner and dessert at the diner looked so lovely 💖 The wee juke boxes at each table were cute. The rocky statue was cool and those cheese steaks looked divine! 😍 Thanks again Jacob and best wishes ☀️

I almost thought you were just going to Pat's But you would never disappoint us by not going all out and eating it all! So I award you king of steak eating. Great job Congratulations!

The impression of the radio announcer for WOW was awesome Jacob 🌟👍😄 and I was so happy to see You eat a cheese steak 😺 I love them and they don't come any better than in Philly 😋😻

You were about 15 minutes from my house, I wish I would have known. I would have at least bought you lunch, and showed your some other interesting things in that area. Have a wonderful trip, stay safe

I'm so happy you took the time to see the Mercedes Grave and Light Dispelling Darkness! NJ has some weird/cool stuff. I pass Linden Lanes every day- I can't believe how close you were to my house!!

You may be the first person to run up the stairs in CROCS☺

Even though the Menlo Park Lab was moved, about 20 minutes north is the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Amazing complex, like stepping back in time. Jim's on south street has the best steaks in Philly but Donkeys in Jersey are amazing too!

You give us such informative travel information. Thanks so much. 😊

I love going on these adventures with you❤️❤️❤️

Mac Daddy! Keep your eyes Googled for an honest to God "Robocop" statue that has been Crowdfunded and built but is still awaiting a home in Detroit! "I'd buy that for a dollar!"

Dutch Wonderland would be fun!

I have to remember not to watch your videos when I'm hungry! Lol

Ask any two Philadelphians and they will not agree where the best Philly Steak is made... Most will agree, however, that Pat's and Geno's are for tourists. Also, there is a Edison National Historical Park at his lab in East Orange, NJ.

To answer your questions. I and my brother still watch the three stooges . The three stooges can be found on RU-vid and Amazon prime . Along with Curly G the youngest grand son of curly has his own RU-vid channel as well . My bro’s favorite version of the stooges are the animated ones the new 3 stooges and the Robtoc stooges.

Your Filet o Sole looked amazing!

I still watch the 3 stooges today !! I love that show !!

If you wanna try a restaurant rivalry, on par with Gino and Pats, I highly recommend you check out American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island in downtown Detroit. Both are literally right next door to each other, and have been for close to 100 years now. The first one was opened by a guy who brought his brother to the USA and then they got in an argument over how to make the food, causing them to spilt and open the 2nd restaurant next door. I'd love to see you decide which is better, as everyone in Detroit has an opinion.

You should check out the Lincoln log cabin replica in Foster Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana!! Safe travels Carpetbagger, and are we there yet?? Hahahaa

I enjoyed the recreation of the War of the Worlds broadcast! When you go through Pittsburgh, I recommend the National Aviary and the Pittsburgh Zoo.

I wish we knew where you were gonna be! A meet up would have been nice in Philly!

After some Google searches I found that you're coming straight through my hometown. Would love to see you passing through 💞 I'm a minute from Langhorne,Pa. in Levittown. Safe travels my friend. Don't know if you'll have time but, the first Sesame Place is right here in Langhorne.

Hey Jacob great video as always my friend! You wanted some ideas on what to do and when you are in/around Cheyenne Wyoming there are some fantastic museums and parks there. 1 Cheyenne frontier days old west museum (it's a museum of the history of the frontier days festival). 2. Curt Gowdy State Park. 3. You could drive Happy Jack road (it's very scenic) 4 The Nelson museum of the west. 5. Messengers Old west museum. 6. The Quebec 01 missile facility (cold war relic). There are many other things I could type here but I just wanted to give you a few really cool options. Keep up the great work Jacob!

As someone who lives an hour away from Philadelphia and with my parents both being born and raised in South Philadelphia they say Jim’s is the best cheesesteak.

I loved going there and I love the food. Thank you for showing the places you go ! You always do a great job for us . 🥳😋

Thanks for visiting, come back soon! 😁🤗❤️

That was a very interesting episode. Great job, CB.

The one thing I would point out is the red white and blue striping with the “L” on poles and the like. Basically the precursor to road signs to let you know you are on the Lincoln Highway.

I’d did some research and saw a house shaped like a giant shoe . And the tower restaurant. Where the ones i thought where interesting .

You read my mind. I said you should try one of each cheese steaks and give us a comparison!!! That's why I love watching your videos!!!!

Love this video Jacob! Really enjoying your cross country journey's. And that Three Stooges headstone was really neat. I grew up watching the Stooges and still do. They have a marathon every weekend of their shorts on MeTV here in Indiana😎

Pat's looked good to me. I always make my own Cheese Steak , and it is pretty darn good!.

Hey, you were in my neck of the woods! Funny enough I was just talking to someone from Michigan who boasted about Edison's Lab being there. I never knew Henry Ford moved it. Thank you for the info. The Lincoln Highway can be a slow go through Edison and Metuchen. Great Video!

When you get to Fort Wayne, IN, hit the Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo. It’s right off of the Lincoln highway. Then you could eat dinner at The Venice, which is right on the route.

You are pure awesomeness my friend! 👍👍

OMG! YOU DID BOTH!!!!😂😍 🤘 so excited to see the difference💙

Cheesesteak sounds delicious.lol Also, I can see why people back in the day believed that alien broadcast and were in fear.

I know they are getting few and far between, but I would love to see some factory tours.

I am born in Edison, NJ and raised in Iselin, NJ right next to route 27 which is the Lincoln Highway! Oh my heart to see you at Linden Lanes, the Menlo Diner, Roosevelt park!!! I never knew about the fountain there thank you so much for that. The three stooges grave is awesome. I didn’t understand where it was but Metuchen is pronounced Ma-Touch-En. Metuchen also has a Lincoln Highway marker by the library. I was AMAZED after watching you all these years that you toured my hometown! Thank you so much for documenting all these things that most people don’t care about. Touched my heart!

I would love to see places off the beaten path but loving these vlogs cannot wait to see your adventures 😊

Can you show us a map of the Lincoln Highway like you did on the Dixie Hwy plz? I am 65 and I not familiar with where it goes. Love your trips and vlogs. Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!!!

Oh wow! You did a greatest hits tour of NJ

One place you should stop on the Lincoln highway is Gap Pa and Paradise Pa where Amtrak keystone and Strasburg Railroad meet. Also visit Strasburg Railroad and Strasburg Pa.

I'm so happy you went to both steak joints. Right before you flipped the coin I was yelling "both, do both!"

You could try one from each on your next historic route or video

the radio voice was spot on. great episode

Loved the phone punch😂 the lady off to the side even laughed😂

You're in Philly?!? Please come down to Chicken or the Egg on the Jersey Shore! Best hot wings in the world!!

jacob being so adorable 😂

Hi Jacob would love to see some abandoned roadside attractions also maybe stopping off at a few famous graves along the way ....safe travels

I grew up about 20 minutes from Philadelphia..Been on those stairs a few times. The Rocky theme is called " Gonna Fly Now"

Awesome day today love the cemeteries Rocky was amazing hats off to you for tackling those steps cheese steak 🥩🥩 was awesome I liked the look of pats best see you tomorrow have a wonderful blessed night 🌉🌉🌉😘😘😘

When you come through Dekalb, IL, stop at the Ellwood House museum. Ellwood invented barbed wire. There's also a huge dollhouse on property.

The difference between 'steaks' at Gino's or Pat's is that Gino's 'slices' and Pat's 'shaves'. Everything else is pretty much the same. IMO? You got the right one, Jacob. Prevailing wisdom dictates that the more 'exposed' surfaces of meat to the tastebuds, the more intense the flavor, so, applying that logic, 'sliced' beef offers less surface than 'shaved'. Both establishments offer exceptional steaks but my money is on PAT'S King of Steaks!

There is a Three Stooges museum in PA but only open to the public once a month.

Shoe House in Yorklyn PA

Your in my town!!! Wow, wish I could have met you. My family loves your channel. Looking forward to this trip. Thank you. You are much appreciated and loved.

Awesome Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

Bedford, PA.....art deco Dunkle's Gulf gast station and the giant coffee pot! Also the Haines Shoe House near York, PA

Holy crap! You were maybe fifteen minutes away from me! I've been to Roosevelt Park dozens of times in my life - the local mall is a regular haunt - and eaten at the Menlo Park Diner more than once.

Everyone knows Tony Lukes has the best steaks in Philly (the original location, of course). Great video! Also, head down through South Jersey next time you're in the area. Cape May, Margate, Vineland, East Point Lighthouse, Wildwood boardwalk, Tom's River/Seaside boardwalk- tons of stuff and history to check out with no shortage of places to eat good food! I'm biased of course, but I love my area.

I'm surprised at the amount of people who go and acually reenact the scene from rocky on the steps, had me rolling watching them do it.

The Menlo Park is one of my favorite diners here, you made a good choice! That matzo ball soup looked perfect 🥰

22:08 I wonder what Mickey Goldmill would've said catching you training in Crocs.

I'd love to see a stop at the vintage Lincoln Motor Court cabins in Bedford County PA. And the usual roadside attractions 😻

Yo Jacob... Wassup ..?? Im SO SO HAPPY you stopped here in my home town, PHILLY.. thats wassup.!!!! You rode right by the near by exits on 95, our major thereofare here. As far as the Rocky statue, yeah, its iconic.. The movies were great, filmed here in good ol Philly.. It was classic Philly boxing flicks.. The real hero though, is Smokin Joe Frazier, who also has a big statue, down in front of our sports stadium area.. He was the legend, who called Philly his home..🥊🥊 My late fiance, Smokin Bert Cooper, was Smokin Joe's trainee. Bert fought the best & beat the best, from age 18, (1984) thru like 2012. He passed away 5/10/19 from esoph CA.. He trained at Joe's boxing gym, on Broad St, back when boxing WAS boxing..!!! I liked the way you said, wish we had another Rocky now, its a great point Jacob. We could single handedly whip Putin's dumb azz, & put an end to this senseless war in Ukraine.. Prayin Putin & his cronies are defeated soon..🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 As far as the art museum STEPS, NOT STAIRS...😵😵 you did good with your lime green crocks, scaling each & every STEP...💚💚💚💚 It was fun to watch you follow in Rocky's footsteps..🥊🥊🌟. As far as the cheesesteak war, you did it completely fair, with the classic NFL type, coin toss..😇 both spots really suck though, they are tourist spots here. All lights & alot of steak fanfare, but not worthy of the Philly classic award. The better place was at John's roast pork, in South Philly. Or even DelAssandro's in Manyunk neighborhood. Much better steaks.. At least you learned the fine art of ordering a cheesesteak properly.!! And its a HOAGIE, never a sub here. I cringed when you said sub, but you are excused, you didnt know..🤪🤩 Im glad Philly was a part of your L H treck, fellow Scorp. Carry on, safe travels.. God bless. Have fun,be content Jacob. Luv & hugs, Arlene & fam, Philly proud..🥊🌟🥊🙏🤪

In Valparaiso Indiana the Orville Reddenbacher statue and the Lincoln hwy marker at the old post off which is the new city hall

Those girls that wanted to be in your blog, I hope they watch they video and know they were in the presence of greatness! The carpetbagger is one of my favorite you tubers. Lol. Thanks for another great video and I’m so glad you ate at both restaurants. Thanks for eating everything I want! Haha also, love your lime color crocs. I recently got my first pair of crocs because of you. They are so comfy and mine are tye dye color. Hope they give me nice calves like yours. 😂😂 is that the secret!.

My grandparents and my brother are buried in that cemetery. We pass that car when we visit.