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Agriculture, Connecticut
Connecticut's Route 1 Was Old Before America Was a Country
Connecticut's Route 1 is the Boston Post Road — one of the oldest continuously traveled roads in North America. It's…
Agriculture, Rhode Island
3-Day Rhode Island Road Trip
Embark on a 3-day road trip along Rhode Island's U.S. Route 1, from the southern shores near Westerly to the…
Agriculture, Massachusetts
3-Day Massachusetts Road Trip
Hit the road for a 3-day journey along Massachusetts' U.S. Route 1, from the southern border near Attleboro to the…
Agriculture, New Hampshire
3-Day New Hampshire Road Trip
Embark on a 3-day road trip along New Hampshire's U.S. Route 1, hugging the short but stunning Seacoast from the…
Agriculture, New Jersey
3-Day New Jersey Road Trip
Launch into a 3-day road trip along New Jersey's U.S. Route 1, from the southern industrial zones near Trenton to…
Maryland, Vernacular
400 Bald Eagles in a Day: What Route 1 Finds in Maryland
US Route 1 runs 81 miles through Maryland, from the District of Columbia line near Hyattsville north to the Pennsylvania…
Architecture, Nature, Virginia
The Road That Ran Through the Confederacy: Route 1 Virginia
US Route 1 enters Virginia from North Carolina near South Hill and exits at the Potomac River into Washington D.C.…
Architecture, History, Washington, DC
Route 1 Doesn't Pass the White House. Here's Where It Goes.
US Route 1 doesn't bypass Washington, DC — it goes straight through the middle of it. The highway enters from…
History, Nostalgia, People
Two Jazz Legends Were Born on Route 1 in North Carolina
US Route 1 cuts through North Carolina for 174 miles, from the South Carolina line near Rockingham to the Virginia…
Guide, History, South Carolina
The Revolution's Worst Day Happened on Route 1 in South Carolina
U.S. Route 1 runs 170 miles through South Carolina, and none of it is the South Carolina anyone comes here…
Georgia, Guide, History
Route 1 Skips Savannah. Here's What It Finds Instead.
U.S. Route 1 takes the road less obvious through Georgia. While tourists follow I-95 to Savannah's squares and River Street,…
Agriculture, History, Nature, Pennsylvania
Washington Crossed Here: Route 1 Through Pennsylvania
US Route 1 enters Pennsylvania from Maryland at West Nottingham Township and runs northeast for roughly 100 miles through Chester…
Architecture, Guide, History, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey suffers from an image problem. Sandwiched between New York City and Philadelphia, it's often dismissed as a mere…
Architecture, Connecticut, History
Connecticut
Connecticut may be the third-smallest state in the union, but its impact on American history, culture, and innovation far exceeds…
Architecture, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
In a nation of vast expanses and sprawling landscapes, Rhode Island stands apart as a testament to the principle that…
Architecture, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Massachusetts occupies a unique place in the American consciousness: simultaneously the cradle of liberty and a progressive powerhouse, a state…
Nature, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
In a nation of superlatives, New Hampshire occupies a unique position: small in size but outsized in influence, traditional yet…
Guide, Pennsylvania
Christmas Night, 2,400 Soldiers, and a River: Route 1 Pennsylvania
Route 1 through Pennsylvania runs about 100 miles, from the Maryland border at West Nottingham Township to the Delaware River…
Maryland, Roadside Attractions
Eagles at Conowingo, Crabs in Baltimore: 3 Days on Route 1 Maryland
This 3-day road trip follows Maryland's US Route 1 from the southern suburbs near Hyattsville to the northern border at…
Agriculture, Washington, DC
Ben's Chili Bowl, Brookland, and the Road Through the Other DC
US Route 1 passes through Washington DC on roughly 7 miles of city streets: in from Virginia over the 14th…
Roadside Attractions, Virginia
3 Days on the Confederacy's Main Road: Route 1 Virginia
Hit the road for a 3-day journey along Virginia's historic U.S. Route 1, from the southern lakes near South Hill…
Agriculture, North Carolina
Route 1 North Carolina Skips the Beach. Here's What It Finds.
This 3-day itinerary follows North Carolina's inland U.S. Route 1 from the southern Sandhills near Rockingham to the northern borderlands…
Agriculture, South Carolina
Camden, Aiken, and the Road Britain Controlled: Route 1 SC in 3 Days
Set off on a 3-day road trip along South Carolina's inland U.S. Route 1, from the Savannah River border near…
Agriculture, Georgia
From the Swamp to the Birthplace of Funk: Route 1 Georgia in 3 Days
U.S. Route 1 cuts through Georgia's interior, bypassing Savannah entirely in favor of swamps, pine forests, agricultural towns, and a…
Agriculture, Florida
Route 1 Ends Here: The Florida Keys to Mile Marker Zero
U.S. Route 1 ends here. Mile marker zero sits on a painted buoy at the corner of South and Whitehead…
Agriculture, Maine
3-Day Maine Road Trip
Embark on a captivating 3-day road trip along Maine's legendary U.S. Route 1, hugging the fractured coastline from the southern…
Agriculture, New York
3-Day New York Road Trip
Embark on a 3-day road trip along New York's U.S. Route 1, from the southern Connecticut border near Port Chester…
Abandoned Buildings
Philadelphia’s Lost Landmarks: A Journey Through 6 Abandoned Churches
Once vibrant symbols of faith and community, many of Philadelphia’s historic churches now stand abandoned—haunting relics of a city in…
Architecture, Off The Path
Philly's Best-Kept Secrets: 7 Unusual Places to Visit
TLDR: Skip the Rocky statue - Philly's got seven cooler spots including America's oldest candy store and a trippy 40,000-square-foot…
Malls
The Five Best Retro Malls of Route 1
TL;DR: These retro malls along Route 1 are fading fast, but they still offer a nostalgic blast from the past—plan…
Nature
Spring Revival: A Route 1 Journey Through New England's Awakening Season
As winter's grip loosens along Route 1, New England's coastal communities emerge into a season of renewal. From the return…
Nature
Winter Wonders: A Route 1 Journey Through New England's Festive Season
Route 1's winter character emerges once summer crowds disperse, revealing a different side of New England's coastal communities. From historic…
Off The Path
Exploring the Everglades: Your Complete Guide to Preparation, Packing, and Expectations
The Everglades, often called the "River of Grass," is a unique and captivating ecosystem that offers visitors a chance to…
History
Visiting Richmond Then & Now
Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been…
Nature
Exploring Everglades National Park: Florida's Unique Wilderness
Everglades National Park, located in the southern tip of Florida, is a remarkable expanse of wetlands that showcases some of…
Off The Path
The Ultimate East Coast USA Road Trip: A Journey Through History and Natural Beauty
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? An East Coast road trip offers a perfect blend of rich history, diverse…
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