Daily Slideshow: Harley Dealerships that are Worth the Visit

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There are roughly 1500 Harley dealerships in over 90 countries that are all contributors to the brand's success. That said, all dealerships are not created equal as each one varies in size, sales, age, staff, and locale. While numerous dealers are great in their own rights, the following slides feature a handful of dealerships that are pretty awesome despite their vast differences. 

House of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, WI

There is something special about the area in which the Harley-Davidson marque was established. House of Harley-Davidson has created a superb dealership experience in Milwaukee, WI that has been highly recognized by H-D itself. Not only does the 50,000 square foot facility feature tons of bikes, merchandise, apparel, and an outdoor event area, it also offers a backstage tour of the inner workings of the facility that can't be found elsewhere. Another benefit of visiting House of Harley-Davidson is that the Harley museum is only 15 minutes up the road, making this a pretty nice stop for a weekend full of two-wheeled Harley-Davidson fun.   

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Barnett's Harley-Davidson in El Paso, TX

The old saying that "Everything is Bigger in Texas" certainly holds true for Barnett's Harley-Davidson in El Paso, Texas. No matter which Harley model you are looking for, chances are Barnett's will likely have several on hand to allow you to choose from an array of colors and options. With an advertised inventory always seeming to hover over 500+ motorcycles and boatloads of merchandise and apparel, one could simply spend the day drooling over bikes and stocking up on H-D goodies.  

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Glendale Harley-Davidson in Glendale, CA

Home of the famed "Love Ride," Glendale Harley-Davidson has been a family owned and operated dealership in the heart of Los Angeles since 1976. Although Glendale H-D may not have the glitz and glam normally associated with the Hollywood lifestyle, this homey dealership has been an integral part of the community and continuously strives for customer satisfaction. Not to mention, this shop regularly organizes events to take advantage of the great riding routes located just outside of the city. If you find yourself in the City of Angels, definitely check this one out. 

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Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson in Ormond Beach, FL

Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson is a location in itself, coupling a 109,000 square foot dealership showroom with a hotel, restaurants, specialty stores, and bars/nightclubs. The dealership sees arguably the most foot traffic of any dealership in the nation, averaging around 700 customers per day. Although bike nights are held once a week on Thursday evenings,  Rossmeyer's "Destination Daytona" is at its best during Daytona Bike week when it transforms into one of Daytona's booming hot spots that yields visitors from across the globe. 

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Jim's Harley-Davidson in Mendon, OH

We often get caught up in the biggest state-of-the-art dealerships that we sometimes forget about the smaller outfits that are still doing great work. Jim's Harley-Davidson was opened in a small 1-1/2 car garage by Jim Goodwin in 1961, using only his 1959 FLH and $1,500 of borrowed money as collateral. While Jim's has slightly grown over the years, its business operations still function in a relatively small 70x125 foot building. Not only does Jim's Harley-Davidson offer great customer service, but it also has a pretty neat museum of old H-D bikes ranging back as far as 1948. 

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Man O'War Harley-Davidson in Lexington, KY

Man O'War Harley-Davidson was named last year's Top 100 motorcycle dealer in the country. What makes this award so impressive is that they are a single-line Harley dealer among a pool of dealerships that sell multiple brands of bikes. Man O'War was praised for its departure from the new-age corporate office feel in favor of a more rustic atmosphere that is both welcoming and exciting. Numerous reviews praise the friendly sales staff and knowledgeable service department that make the buying experience as good as it gets. With high levels of community involvement, Man O'War seeks a customer relationship that will last for years to come. Growing uniformity across dealerships is becoming the norm, so it is still nice to see this unique shop providing great service in a distinctive way. 

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Big Spring Harley-Davidson in Big Spring, TX

Considered by many to be the smallest Harley dealership you will ever come across, Big Spring Harley-Davidson is Texas' oldest Harley dealer. Big Springs H-D was opened in 1929 and has been a family affair ever since. Run by a staff of four (the Walker family), dealings with these friendly folks is as good and as personal as one could ever want. While they may not push as much inventory as the big boys, you will be hard-pressed to find a dealership with more 5-star reviews than this one. So pull up a stool, grab a doughnut, and enjoy the low key atmosphere that Big Spring provides. 

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