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packman

(16,296 posts)
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 11:33 AM Aug 2018

The Salty Dog Saloon of Alaska - Dollar bill decorated

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Salty Dawg Saloon is a popular watering hole in Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, and the most cherished landmark of the Spit, which is understandable, being the only bar on the 7.2 km long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay. While there is no shortage of bars on the town, locals like to drive out of the way and into Homer Boat Harbor, through the world’s longest road built into ocean waters to gather at this peculiar joint famous for “hosting ugly sweater parties and Sunday football celebrations.” Even more peculiar is the interior. Almost every available space on the walls and ceilings are adorned with dollar bills – signed and stuck by visitors, as well as personal items such as rings, clothing items and maritime trophies from boats that went down at sea. Many visitors to Homer, even those who don't drink alcohol, make Salty Dawg Saloon a must-see stop to sample the essence of Homer.


We have an impersonator saloon (really a glorified restaurant/bar/tourist trap) in our neck of Florida with bills hanging everywhere here in NW Florida.


More pixs and history of the Salty Dog:


https://www.amusingplanet.com/2015/02/the-dollar-bills-of-salty-dawg-saloon.html




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The Salty Dog Saloon of Alaska - Dollar bill decorated (Original Post) packman Aug 2018 OP
So many places to visit..so little time..thanks packman for a breathe of fresh air.. asiliveandbreathe Aug 2018 #1
Love places like that! 🍻 Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2018 #2
McGuire's Irish Pub? jpak Aug 2018 #3
How do you overrate a dive bar? Major Nikon Aug 2018 #4
There is another like that in SW Florida A HERETIC I AM Aug 2018 #5
I've been there! Very busy in the tourist season. BluesRunTheGame Aug 2018 #6
AL The Wop's in Locke, Calif. has dollars bills on their high ceiling Brother Buzz Aug 2018 #7

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
1. So many places to visit..so little time..thanks packman for a breathe of fresh air..
Mon Aug 6, 2018, 12:56 PM
Aug 2018

Tortilla Flats AZ is a favorite stop - when out on bikes..when it cools down in AZ...weather here for the last month and even today not fit for man nor beast - NOR riding.....

http://www.tortillaflataz.com/restaurant.html

Last population count - 6

Brother Buzz

(36,449 posts)
7. AL The Wop's in Locke, Calif. has dollars bills on their high ceiling
Tue Aug 7, 2018, 03:20 PM
Aug 2018

And there is no secret how they all got up there, all it takes is another dollar and a thumbtack.

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