Virginia: DOT Lifts Lane Closures for Labor Day Weekend Travel

I-95 Richmond | Virginia DOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend most highway work zones for several days during the Labor Day holiday travel period to provide as many travel lanes as possible. VDOT will lift lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Friday, Sept. 4, until noon Tuesday, Sept. 8. Based on the traffic […]

Delaware: DOT Prepared for Labor Day Traffic, Suspends Lane Closures

Delaware Toll Plaza | I-95 Exit Guide

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will suspend planned lane closures on Delaware’s major roadways beginning at noon on Friday, September 4 and ending at midnight on Monday, September 7. DelDOT’s Transportation Management Center (TMC) monitors and adjusts traffic signals for heavy congestion or incidents. Motorists can contact the TMC (24/7) at the following numbers: […]

Over 35 Million Traveling For Labor Day 2015, Highest Since 2008

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The American Automobile Association (AAA) is projecting that 35.5 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home during the coming Labor Day holiday weekend. This number represents the highest travel volume for this holiday period since 2008… and a one percent increase over 2014. 30.4 million of these travelers will do it by […]

Fast & Furious Thrill Ride Races Onto The Scene At Universal Orlando Resort In 2017

Fast and Furious at Universal | I-4 Exit Guide

One of the most successful film franchises of all time will soon become one of Universal Studios Florida’s most action-packed ride experiences. Universal Orlando Resort announced today that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will join its incredible lineup of attractions in 2017 – continuing the unprecedented growth of the destination. Guests will experience a high-octane journey […]

5 Leaf Peeping Drives in Maine

Maine Fall Foliage | Maine Department of Tourism | I-95 Exit Guide

While the majestic landscape of Maine offers a dramatic unfolding of color during foliage season every year, the best way to experience this display is on a well-planned scenic drive through Maine’s varied regions of lakes, mountains and oceanfront. Fall is also the ideal time to visit county fairs, go mountain biking or river rafting, […]

Busch Gardens Tampa Recognized As One Of The World’s Top Amusement Parks

Busch Gardens Tampa | I-74 Exit Guide

Busch Gardens® Tampa was recently recognized as a winner in the 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards and in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor recognized Busch Gardens as one of the Top Amusement Parks in the World. The leading travel site highlights the World’s top attractions, based on the quantity and quality of reviews […]

Myrtle Beach Invites Visitors to Relax and Unwind During 60 More Days of Summer

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | I-95 Exit Guide

According to the U.S. Travel Association, 90 percent of Americans say paid time off (PTO) helps them relax and 85 percent say it makes them happier, yet more than 40 percent did not use all their PTO in 2014. Today, in celebration of National Relaxation Day on Saturday, August 15, VisitMyrtleBeach.com encourages travelers to get […]

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announces New Lands, Entertainment and Experiences

Toy Story Land at Disney | I-4 Exit Guide

Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, California. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come.  He was joined by Imagineers working on these projects as well […]

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

Star Wars Land at Disney | I-4 Exit Guide

Saturday, at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into […]

Dollywood Adds World’s Fastest Wood Roller Coaster for 2016

Lightning Rod Coaster at Dollywood | I-75 Exit Guide

Dollywood has announced the addition of Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest wood coaster and the world’s first launching wood coaster, set to open March 2016. The $22 million ride also marks the single largest attraction investment in The Dollywood Company’s history. Themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod, Lightning Rod launches riders from zero […]

Four Ways to Experience a Perfect Tennessee Autumn

Tennessee Autumn | I-75 Exit Guide

Fall music festivals, fashion, and pumpkin-flavored treats enrich the Made in Tennessee experience during the autumn months. Calendar, food and clothing ideas for Tennessee travelers are highlighted below with more seasonally fun activities atwww.tnvacation.com/season. Fall colors and Tennessee drives It’s time to fill up the gas tank, crank up the tunes, and follow the map […]

Spend the Last Days of Summer Outdoors in Maryland

Biking Thru Maryland | I-95 Exit Guide

As the freedom of summertime gives way to back-to-school shopping, the Maryland Office of Tourism is encouraging visitors and residents alike to head outdoors and enjoy carefree summer adventures before Labor Day. Whether by land or by water—with biking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, rafting and more—Maryland offers opportunities throughout the state to make the most of […]