I-95 RoadTrip: ‘Tis the Season for Maine Agricultural Fairs
Summer and early fall heralds some of the best entertainment Maine has to offer: our wonderful agricultural fairs. Community’s across the state celebrate all that makes Maine special with delightful 4-H and livestock exhibits, animal pull events, crafts, Maine products and plenty of local food. Warm nights are filled with the sound of great local […]
New Hampshire: I-95 Roadside Assistance Now Available By Calling #999
Motorists stranded on I-95 in need of minor roadside assistance can now request aid by dialing #999, which is a direct connection to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s Transportation Management Center (TMC) in Concord. The TMC worked with Verizon and other cell phone carriers to provide this option to the traveling public. Motorists in […]
I-95 RoadTrip: Mark Your Calendars for the 450th Anniversary of the Founding of the City of St. Augustine!
Four hundred and fifty years ago, on September 8, 1565, Capitán-General Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés stepped ashore at Matanzas Bay and founded St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied European city, port, and parish in the continental United States. On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 – the 450th anniversary date of the founding of St. […]
I-95 RoadTrip: Cracking Summer With The Maine Lobster
The lobster is one of Maine’s most recognizable symbols. Considered the finest shellfish in the world, Maine’s legendary crustacean is all the sweeter in situ — served right in the shell on a pier overlooking a harbor or in a lobster roll in a quintessential roadside shack. While much has changed in Maine’s lobster industry […]
10 Ways to Cool Off in New Jersey
I-95 road warriors, why not take a break, get off the exit and do a little exploring. Here are 10 ways to cool off this summer with these fun things to do in New Jersey. Splash around in a waterpark. Whether you want to float in a lazy river or get some thrills on a […]
Massachusetts Launches “Wicked Free Summer Fun”
Visitors to Massachusetts can now add extra value to their vacation budget, thanks to the state’s new “Wicked Free Summer Fun” listings with over 400 free events and family fun activities in the Bay State. Launched by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT), the listings run through Labor Day, September 7, 2015 and […]
20th EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Announces Future World Marketplace Expansion
Walt Disney World Resort announced today that four new food and beverage marketplaces will open in Future World during the 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015. It’s the first time in the festival’s 20-year-history that global marketplace experiences, now numbering more than 30, have expanded from the […]
USA Today Awards Best New Amusement Attraction and Best Roller Coaster to Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England, the Coaster Capital of New England, today announced Wicked Cyclone has been named Best New Amusement Park Attraction and Bizarro has been named Best Roller Coaster by the 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest sponsored by USA TODAY. Wicked Cyclone, one of the most anticipated new rides of the season, […]
Going Local for an Authentic Maryland Experience
With farmers markets and festivals galore featuring local products, July offers up multiple opportunities for summertime visitors and residents alike to support local businesses and get a true taste of authentic Maryland cuisine. “Buying local is a maxim that resonates not only with Maryland residents, but also with visitors to the state,” said Liz Fitzsimmons, […]
5 Florida Springs in 5 Days
Got five days on your hands? Do what visitors to the Sunshine State and native Floridians have been doing for generations: spend time at a spring. Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction, and we’ve got more of these crystal-clear natural wonders than any other place in the country. North and Central Florida have […]
Virginia is For Lovers of Music Festivals
Across Virginia, every style of music is represented with a variety of music festivals and music lovers have plenty of options to choose from. Lovers of Bluegrass and classic Country music can attend festivals like the Richmond Folk Festival or the Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention, the largest and oldest in the world. These festivals offer […]
Intense, Limited Run BATMAN™ Coaster Experience Opens at Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, the world’s largest theme park, unveils a second thrilling roller coaster experience for 2015 by flipping one of its most innovative and adrenaline-charged coasters backwards for a limited time. BATMAN™: The Ride becomes even more intense as it undergoes a gravity-defying role reversal through Labor Day weekend. […]
Nearly 650,000 Motorists Traveled Through Delaware’s Toll Plazas for the Fourth of July Weekend
Over the holiday weekend, 648,583 motorists passed through Delaware’s three toll plaza locations: along I-95 in Newark, Route 1 at Biddles Corner, and Route 1 in Dover. Last year, 637,028 motorists traveled through the State’s toll plazas. From Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, Newark Plaza served 305,374 vehicles; Biddles Corner served 173,091 vehicles; […]
Coolest Summer Ever at Walt Disney World Resort Brings Cool Thrills, Fresh Entertainment and Frozen Fun
Summer is here and the forecast for Walt Disney World Resort is cool – the Coolest Summer Ever. Exciting new entertainment, dining and shopping experiences are giving guests endless ways to have a ‘cool’ time. From “Frozen” fun throughout the theme parks, to a splashing good time at Disney’s Water Parks, to fresh finds for shoppers […]
Spring Rains In Texas Mean A Cool Summer Getaway
It’s “Back to the Future” in New Braunfels, Texas, as a favorite summer vacation destination for Texans, blessed with spring rains, celebrates getting back to a longtime Texas tradition. “Texans have cooled off in New Braunfels and the Hill Country forever,” said Judy Young, Greater New Braunfels Convention & Visitors Bureau director. “This year we were […]