September 16, 2025
If you’re strolling down State Street in Media, PA, and craving something unique, nostalgic, and refreshingly inclusive, look no further than Game On State. Tucked among restaurants and shops, this retro arcade offers more than just classic games—it delivers a joyful, purpose-driven experience for all ages. From the moment you walk in, Game On State […]
September 16, 2025
The Mummers Museum, located in the heart of South Philadelphia, and which opened in 1976, is a one-of-a-kind institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating one of the city’s most colorful and enduring traditions: the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Established in 1976 during America’s Bicentennial, the museum offers a deep dive into the unique cultural legacy of […]
September 16, 2025
Whether it’s 8:00 in the morning or 11:00 p.m. at night, there’s always a line of people waiting to have their picture taken in front of the Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West Florida. Just last week Key West’s most photographed landmark is boarded up behind construction fencing, but a substitute buoy has been erected […]
September 15, 2025
Just a short drive off Route One, beneath the tall moss-draped oaks in Port Orange, Florida lies the crumbled stone walls and towering chimneys of the Dunlawton Sugar Mill, silent witnesses to centuries of Florida’s turbulent past. What visitors see today is a picturesque ruin shaded by subtropical growth, which was once the center of […]
September 12, 2025
When you picture a Maine lobster pound, you’re probably imagining something that looks exactly like Young’s Lobster Pound. Sitting right on Belfast Harbor and just minutes off Route 1, this family-run spot has been serving lobster straight from the tank since 1928. Here, the atmosphere is casual and no-frills; you pick your lobster, they steam […]
September 9, 2025
National Potato Month is celebrated in September. This month is dedicated to celebrating the versatility and nutritional benefits of the potato. There are several notable potato farms along and near Route 1 in New Jersey, many with rich histories and significant contributions to the local potato industry. September, being National Potato Month, is an excellent […]
September 7, 2025
If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful city strolls along U.S. Route 1, Portland’s Eastern Promenade trail delivers sweeping views of Casco Bay and the Calendar Islands. Designed in 1905 by the Olmsted Brothers (the same family behind New York’s Central Park), this 68-acre park is a mix of history, recreation, and postcard-worthy […]
September 3, 2025
Located just off Route 1 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Smith’s Castle is one of the oldest surviving houses in the state. The current structure was built in 1678 on the site of an earlier trading post established by Roger Williams in 1637. That first house was destroyed during King Philip’s War in 1676, when […]
September 3, 2025
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House — better known today as Independence Hall. The brick building, finished in 1753, was never meant to host a revolution. It was built for colonial politics. But in the Assembly Room, with its green […]
September 2, 2025
It’s hurricane season again and since Florida and especially Key West gets their share of storms, it’s nice to know the place where locals go. It all began in 1897 when Sister Mary Louise Gabriel, three weeks after becoming a nun, arrived to Key West. She came to teach and to serve at the […]
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