McDonald’s has 100 thousand locations in all the world. Most of the restaurants have the same appearance, but there are some that are unique, stand out either for their design, location or for their history. We will see 15 McDonald’s in the United States stand out from the rest.
1. Green McDonald’s at Disney World in Orlando
McDonald’s opened at Walt Disney World Resort its first quick service restaurant designed to be Net Zero Energy in the United States Generates enough renewable energy on site to cover the 100% of your energy needs Combine modern architecture with technology to create enough renewable energy on site to meet your energy needs. McDonald’s committed to achieving zero net emissions for 2050 .
Characteristics of the place include green walls covered with plants that absorb CO2, promote biodiversity and retain water. The louvers open and close automatically “inhaling” cold air and “exhaling” warm air. Outside there are exercise bikes, the energy produced when customers use them is channeled to the restaurant.
2. McDonald’s of Turquoise Arches in Sedona, Arizona
The McDonald’s in Sedona, Arizona is the only restaurant in the chain with turquoise arches . The color of the arches of the restaurant built in 1993 was chosen for the location. Sedona has regulations so that the buildings do not detract from the natural beauty of the place, surrounded by red rock mountains, canyons and pine trees.
Sedona also has restrictions on the height of the buildings, so the arches McDonald’s are placed lower than in other restaurants.
3. McDonald’s on a freeway overpass in Vinita, Oklahoma
In Vinita, Oklahoma, there is a McDonald’s towering over the road. It has windows that allow diners to see cars passing in the background. Includes a convenience store, a gift shop, works of art, sculptures and educational flat screens.
4. UFO-shaped McDonald’s in Roswell, New Mexico
In Roswell, New Mexico there is a McDonald’s in the shape of a flying saucer with a whole space theme. This restaurant is inspired by Roswell’s alien story.
The exterior is made of shiny metal and is lit up with neon lights at night and a giant mural showing Ronald McDonald riding a rocket ship. In the Play Place you can see McDonald’s characters in spacesuits and flying in various planes.
5. McDonald’s Happy Meal in Dallas, Texas
In Dallas, Texas there is a McDonald’s shaped like a happy meal. It has large sculptures of a hamburger, fries and a Coca-Cola drink.
6. Old McDonald’s in Long Island, New York
On Long Island, a city in New Hyde Park is what many consider the most beautiful McDonald’s . According to Insider, the building was originally an 18th century country house that was converted into a Georgian mansion in the 1860. The fast food restaurant retains a style of the decade of 1920, with white pillars, painted shutters, there is a foyer, a double staircase and a portico.