I-95 Gas Price Update - Sunday, November 22, 2009

Below are average posted prices as of Sunday, November 22, 2009 for unleaded regular gas for selected I-95 exits

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I-95 Gas Price Update - 8/6/09

Below are average posted prices as of Thursday, August 6, 2009 for unleaded regular gas for selected I-95 exit cities:

Houlton, ME	: $2.74/gal		Springfield, VA	: $2.49/gal
Bangor, ME	: $2.60/gal		Dumfries, VA	: $2.44/gal
Augusta, ME	: $2.65/gal		Fredericksburg, VA	: $2.41/gal
Portland, ME	: $2.66/gal		Ashland, VA	: $2.45/gal
Portsmouth, NH	: $2.63/gal		Richmond, VA	: $2.45/gal
Seabrook, NH	: $2.67/gal		Petersburg, VA	: $2.41/gal
Danvers, MA	: $2.65/gal		Emporia, VA	: $2.44/gal
Dedham, MA	: $2.59/gal		Roanoke Rapids, NC	: $2.53/gal
Mansfield, MA	: $2.59/gal		Wilson, NC	: $2.62/gal
Attleboro, MA	: $2.59/gal		Selma, NC	: $2.53/gal
Pawtucket, RI	: $2.58/gal		Fayetteville, NC	: $2.55/gal
Providence, RI	: $2.58/gal		Lumberton, NC	: $2.54/gal
Warwick, RI	: $2.58/gal		Rowland, NC	: $2.53/gal
Wyoming, RI	: $2.60/gal		Dillon, SC	: $2.53/gal
New London, CT	: $2.70/gal		Florence, SC	: $2.41/gal
New Haven, CT	: $2.77/gal		Manning, SC	: $2.37/gal
Bridgeport, CT	: $2.86/gal		Santee, SC	: $2.36/gal
Greenwich, CT	: $2.84/gal		Walterboro, SC	: $2.37/gal
Rye, NY	: $2.84/gal		Savannah, GA	: $2.43/gal
New Rochelle, NY	: $2.75/gal		Richmond Hill, GA	: $2.47/gal
Bronx, NY	: $2.88/gal		Darien, GA	: $2.51/gal
Secaucus, NJ	: $2.92/gal		Brunswick, GA	: $2.50/gal
Woodbridge, NJ	: $2.85/gal		Woodbine, GA	: $2.55/gal
East Brunswick, NJ	: $2.71/gal		Kingsland, GA	: $2.56/gal
Bordentown, NJ	: $2.46/gal		Yulee, FL	: $2.57/gal
Cherry Hill, NJ	: $2.46/gal		Jacksonville, FL	: $2.56/gal
Penns Grove, NJ	: $2.46/gal		Saint Augustine, FL	: $2.58/gal
Wilmington, DE	: $2.47/gal		Palm Coast, FL	: $2.62/gal
Newark, DE	: $2.45/gal		Daytona Beach, FL	: $2.56/gal
Elkton, MD	: $2.47/gal		Orlando, FL	: $2.56/gal
Perryville, MD	: $2.44/gal		Cocoa, FL	: $2.50/gal
Aberdeen, MD	: $2.49/gal		Palm Bay, FL	: $2.65/gal
White Marsh, MD	: $2.49/gal		Fort Pierce, FL	: $2.65/gal
Baltimore, MD	: $2.51/gal		Cape Coral, FL	: $2.65/gal
Greenbelt, MD	: $2.49/gal		West Palm Beach, FL	: $2.66/gal
District Heights, MD	: $2.49/gal		Miami, FL	: $2.66/gal

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Gas Prices Start to Climb

6 percent jump signals what could be a costlier summer driving season

In what could be a harbinger of summer driving costs, the nation’s average price of gasoline jumped 12 cents, or 6 percent, last week, after several weeks of relative stability, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

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Tallest, Fastest, Longest: Top 10 Roller Coasters in America

by Linda (minnemom) of Travels with Children

Faster than a car. Longer than a mile. Higher than the Statue of Liberty.  Check out these extreme roller coasters from the United States that make a trip to the amusement park exciting!

Top Steel Roller Coasters

Kingda Ka
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson Township, New Jersey

With a height of 456 feet, a drop of 418 feet, and a speed of 128 mph, this mighty beast is the tallest and fastest in the United States.

Top Thrill Dragster
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio

Just behind Kingda Ka is this thrill ride, which boasts a height of 420 feet, drop of 400 feet, and amazing 120 mph speed.

Millennium Force
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio

Also at Cedar Point, Millennium Force ranks on the list for longest as well as fastest, tallest, and tallest drop.  It has stats of 310 feet in height, a 300-foot drop, is 6595 feet long, and runs at 93 miles per hour.  It’s a force to be reckoned with.

Goliath
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California

With a speed of 85 miles per hour, height of 235 feet, and spot on the record list for vertical drop as well, Goliath lives up to its name.

Superman: The Escape
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California

Goliath’s neighbor at Six Flags Magic Mountain may not hold as many records, but with a drop of 328 feet and speed of 100 mph, it’s a superhero in the world of roller coasters.

Top Wooden Roller Coasters

Son of Beast
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio

With a height of 218 feet, drop of 214 feet, and speed of 78.4 mph, Son of the Beast is the current world-record holder for height, drop, and speed.

El Toro
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson Township, New Jersey

Six Flags Great Adventure isn’t just great for a steel-coaster ride.  The wooden El Toro ranks on the tallest, fastest, and biggest drops lists with a height of 181 feet, drop of 176 feet, and speed of 70 mph.

The Voyage
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
Santa Claus, IN

This voyage is one of the longest in the world on a wooden roller coaster at 6442 feet.  It also ranks on the lists for tallest (173 feet), tallest drop (154 feet), and fastest (67.4 mph).

Mean Streak
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio

This is one mean wooden coaster, with a length of 5427 feet, a height of 161 feet, and a drop of 155 feet.

The Boss
Six Flags St. Louis
Eureka, Missouri

The Boss is no slouch, with a speed of 66.3 miles per hour, a length of 5051 feet, and a drop of 150 feet.

Do you have a favorite roller coaster or amuseument park?

Information credit:  Wikipedia

Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

Jockey’s Ridge State Park is home to the largest sand dune in the eastern coast of the United States. Located on Nag’s Head in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, it is a very popular attraction for many families on vacation, especially in the summer months. What is great about this particular park is that there is much more to do than just enjoy the natural surroundings. People come here to learn how to hang glide, fly kites, or have a picnic and enjoy the sunset.

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Historic New Bern, North Carolina

When planning a vacation to the North Carolina coast, Wilmington, Cape Hatteras and Nags Head are first places to come to mind. Many people often overlook the small towns and enclaves that dot the Tar Heel state’s vast coast. These hidden gems offer history, relaxation, culture and fun activities for the entire family to discover.

A great place for a coastal North Carolina vacation is New Bern. Located where the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet before spilling into the Pamlico Sound, the city is the second oldest in the state. Settled by the Swiss in 1710 and named after the city of Bern, Switzerland, New Bern served as the capital of the North Carolina colonial government and later briefly as the state capital immediately following the Revolutionary War. 

New Bern’s rich history can be seen felt as you wonder it’s old narrow streets lined with small shops and cafes. One of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat is The Chelsea, located at 335 Middle Street. The restaurant offers casual dinning at a great price. Their fried green tomatoes are superb. You can follow your meal with a short walk over to Bradham’s drugstore, located at 256 Middle Street, for an ice cold beverage. It was there that pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented “Brad’s Drink” in 1898, which was later renamed and marketed at Pepsi. Today, the store is owned and operated by Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company and offers Pepsi, of course, as well as variety of Pepsi souvenirs and memorabilia for sale. Afterwards, New Bern Tours offers a 90-minute trolley ride through downtown, providing a look at many of New Bern’s other historic sites. 

If you’re a fan of history and architecture, I recommend these must-see places:

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
Tryon Palace was built under the direction of North Carolina Governor, William Tryon, and completed in 1770. The elaborate building became ”a monument of opulance and elegance extraordinary in the American colonies.” In 1775, when the Revolutionary War began, the mansion was siezed by the Patriots and converted into the North Carolina state capital building. It remained as such until Raleigh was declared the capital in 1794. Later, in 1798, the building was consumed by a fire that started in the cellar. To preserve New Bern’s colonial heritage, the massive structure was reconstructed in the 1950s and is now a state historic park. 

When visiting this historic site, wear your walking shoes. The expansive Palace gardens, which overlook the Trent River are a great place to wander and enjoy shady trees, fountains, colorful flowers and a spectacular view. And adjacent to the Palace are other historical structures, including, a house  built in the 1830s for George W. Dixon, a wealthy merchant tailor, who was also a former mayor of New Bern; the Hay House, built at the start of the 1800s; and the New Bern Academy, the first school in North Carolina established by legal mandate, in 1766. Like Tryon Palace, the original academy building was destroyed by fire. The current structure was built between 1806 and 1809.

Historic Churches
Like many colonial towns and cities, churches played a major role in New Bern’s history. Many of the old structures can be found in the city’s downtown, offering a look at some interesting architecture.

The Christ Episcopal Church celebrated its 268th anniversary in 2008 and is the oldest church in New Bern and one of the oldest in North Carolina. Located at 320 Pollock Street, the current Gothic Revival building was rebuilt in 1871–1885 after a fire gutted the c. 1821–1824 church. It’s graveyard still contains a number of eighteenth-century stone markers. King George II of England gave the church a silver communion service, a prayer book, and a Bible in 1752 that are still in use today. Another Gothic Revival church is the First Baptist Church at 239 Middle Street, built in 1847. 

First organized as a congregation in 1772, construction of the Centenary United Methodist Church was 1905. Standing at the corner of New and Middle streets. The church features rounded walls and turrets that give it a Moorish look.

The oldest continually used church building in New Bern, First Presbyterian Church was built between 1819 and 1822. Located at 412 New Street, the church is surrounded by a cast-iron fence that dates from 1903.

Celebrating the Arts
Located at 516 Hancock Street, the Masonic Theatre, which dates its beginning to 1805, was once the cultural center of New Bern. Architects described it as “the largest and most elaborate building ever built in New Bern up to its time, with the exception of Tryon Palace.”

Through its more than 200 years, the Masonic Theatre was the scene of many stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, vaudeville acts, political rallies, civic conventions, school commencements, church services and other community gatherings. During Civil War, it was used as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital when Union forces occupied New Bern.

After having served all this time as New Bern’s chief place for civic gatherings, it became a motion picture theatre in 1917 and remained so until 1974 when it closed. It was the nation’s oldest continually operating theatre until that time. The theatre is currently being resorted to its historical glory and offers a variety of shows and performances.

For the first three decades of the twentieth century, New Bern was known as the “Athens of North Carolina” because of its many artistic and educational endeavors. While the Great Depression put a halt to much of the activity, a rebirth occurred in the 1970s, and today locals enjoy performances and exhibits from an ever-increasing number of local and touring artists. Along with with many art galleries throughout downtown, New Bern’s main venue for arts is the Bank of the Arts, located at 317 Middle Street. It’s a great place to see the work of local painters, sculptors and other artists showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. 

Fun on the Water
There’s a saying in New Bern - “water sports are NOT a luxury in New Bern. They are “our thing.” The city’s location on two rivers and close proximity to the Pamlico Sound certainly do make New Bern a great place for fun on the water. Whether cruising the rivers in a power boat, taking a leisurely sail boat ride, skimming across the water on a wake board, kayaking or canoeing a narrow, calm creek or casting a fishing line, there are plenty of water activities to suite everyone’s desire. 

 

If you’re not into getting in or on the water, you can enjoy a relaxing walk at the Union Point Park, a scenic six acre site located at the point of the Neuse and Trent Rivers in downtown New Bern.  The hallmark, a recently constructed Gazebo frequently used for weddings, festivals, and various special events, highlights what is a magnificent and breathtaking view.  The park complex includes a walkway bridging Union Point Park with nearby Bicentennial Park, two boat launches, restroom facilities, picnic tables, fishing pier, grills, and a small playground. 

And, don’t forget, New Bern is also just a short drive (or sail) from the beaches and marinas of the Atlantic Ocean. You can rent a car and head to nearby Morehead City, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, or Atlantic Beach for a day in the sand and sun.

While in Atlantic Beach, be sure to visit the 398-acre Fort Macon state park. Built between 1826 and 1834 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the pentagon-shaped fortress was the scene of a significant Civil War Battle while occupied by Confederate troops. The fort was under a Union artillery siege from March 23 to April 26, 1862. Its fall into Union hands gave the Northern forces complete control of the entire North Carolina coast. It was re-garrisoned during the Spanish-American War and again during World War II. 

How to Get There and Where to Stay
New Bern is surprisingly easy to travel to by air with daily flights offered by U.S. Airways via Charlotte and Delta via Atlanta. The airport is located just off Highway 70, just minutes south of downtown. New Bern is only a two hour drive from Raleigh via Highway 70 and a just under two hour drive from Wilmington via Highway 17.

New Bern offers a variety of accomodations from the major hotel chains like the Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina and Comfort Suites Riverfront Park to the small, quaint bed and breakfasts, such as the Harmony House Inn and Meadows Inn.

As always, these are just a few of the sites and things to do. New Bern offers much more that can’t be fit into a single post. Book your vacation today and you’ll discover much, much more.

 

Photos by Jason Roth and VisitNewBern.com

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