AAA Says 46.9 Million Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday 2015
AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase over the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most since 2007. With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel. The Thanksgiving holiday […]
Good Old New England Fun, The Big E Ready to Kick Off
The Big E, the largest fair in the Northeast and fifth largest in North America, is ready to kick off its 99th year with big talent, phenomenal food, animals, rides, shopping and more! The 17-day event will feature a Mardi Gras Parade, The Big E Circus Spectacular, sponsored by Coca-Cola and top name talent like […]
Connecticut: Grand Opening Celebration on the New I-95 Southbound Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge
The I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing (NHHC) Corridor Improvement Program invites the public to a Grand Opening Celebration on the new southbound Pearl Harbor Memorial (Q) Bridge on Saturday, September 19, 2015 between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM. Walk on the southbound bridge before it is opened to traffic early this fall. […]
Over 35 Million Traveling For Labor Day 2015, Highest Since 2008
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 […]
20th International Festival of Arts and Ideas Kicks Off in New Haven
Comcast and NBC Connecticut are partnering as one of this year’s Marquee Sponsors for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which kicks off Friday, June 12th and runs through June 27th at venues across the Elm City. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 15-day celebration, which will again be presenting a wide […]
What’s New for I-95 Travelers This Summer in Connecticut
Summer has arrived! Warmer weather and brighter, longer days provide the perfect opportunity for getting out and experiencing all the new events and activities around the state. Unwind with a relaxing outing and savor the tranquility of the season or step it up with some spectacular summer adventures. Enjoy your favorites of the season and […]
Memorial Day Travel Will Be Highest in 10 years Says AAA
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. AAA also predicts that […]
Interstate Highway System Turns 59!
2015 marks the 59th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System. On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. With that stroke of the pen began the single greatest public works program in the nation’s history, the Interstate Highway System. Here’s a little information we’ve compiled that we thought […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-95 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Connecticut: Law Enforcement to Begin Major Crackdown on Texting While Driving
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office, today announced the kick-off of “U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY.” – an effort to crackdown on motorists who choose to text, talk or otherwise distract themselves from the task of driving by using a hand-held mobile phone. This mobilization is part of a larger campaign sponsored […]
Connecticut: New I-95 Fairfield Service Plaza Now Open
The newly renovated service plaza on I-95 southbound in Fairfield, Connecticut is now open for business. The plaza includes several food options including a McDonald’s, Subway, and Dunkin’ Donuts. The plaza also includes an Alltown Convenience Store and an Exxon/Mobil gas station. Traveler convenience services include family restrooms, a dog walk, and ATM, picnic tables […]
Priceline.com Reveals the Top 50 Most Popular Spring Break Destinations According to College Students
Every year spring break offers college students a much-needed respite from their late-night study sessions and an excuse to take a spontaneous getaway with friends. In fact, 73 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 say they are likely to take a last-minute getaway in 2015, according to a recent survey commissioned […]
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Opening May 21, 2015
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. announced that it will host a job fair on March 19, 2015, to hire more than 900 employees for the new Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which is scheduled to open on May 21, 2015. Held in the Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino from 2:00pm to 8:00pm […]
New Connecticut Visitors Guide Offers Travel Inspiration And Ideas
The Connecticut Office of Tourism unveiled its new 2015 Official Connecticut Visitors Guide, a comprehensive travel resource for planning vacations, getaways and outings in Connecticut.
2015 NASCAR Schedule, Track Links and Area Lodging
With the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series only a few weeks away, The I-95 Exit Guide has just published it’s annual NASCAR schedule feature. The new section lists the 2015 NASCAR schedule with links to the individual track websites. The feature also includes information on lodging near each track as well as in the immediate […]