By the time the trucks pulled up to the Beacon Theater on that cold crisp afternoon of February 1991, Donald Fagan of Steely Dan fame had already decided this wasn’t going to be a typical live album. He didn’t just want to document the New York Rock and Soul review he wanted to capture […]
It’s been almost two years since Jimmy Buffett passed away and Key West is celebrating the singer-songwriter poet with another festival Labor Day weekend. It’s time for parrotheads to grab their flip-flops, cheeseburgers, “boat drinks” and margaritas to stroll down Caroline Street and Duval for another “waste away again” bar crawl. Take a deep breath […]
Located on an island peninsula one block from the beach surrounded by million dollar yachts, the white modernist complex has been celebrating aquatic sports since 1965. This dynamic shrine is dedicated to the athletes, coaches and innovators who made their mark in swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water events. The idea began […]
This hidden gem with a dog friendly lagoon that no one tells you about, has a rich Florida history that began over 130 years ago. Snyder Park was established in 1895 when brothers John and David Snyder donated the land to the City. The park was officially inaugurated in 1897, with a parade and celebration […]
If you’re headed along Route 1 through Belfast, you can’t miss the giant painted signs and whimsical animal statues inviting you into Perry’s Nut House. Since 1927, this quirky stop has been luring travelers with homemade fudge, classic candies, and oddball roadside curiosities — making it one of Maine’s longest-running tourist attractions. The exterior still […]
If you’re cruising along Route 1 through Searsport, you don’t need to veer off course to score a great find. Hobby Horse Antiques Marketplace is right on the main road, ready for your next treasure hunt. Step inside and you’ll find over 100 dealer booths under one roof, each brimming with unique finds: vintage furniture, […]
Just a few minutes off Route 1 in Bath, Maine, the Maine Maritime Museum,which opened in 1962, is where centuries of seafaring history meet the salty air of the Kennebec River. Bath has been called the “City of Ships” since the 1800s, and this museum puts you right in the heart of that legacy. From […]
If you’ve driven Route 1 in Wiscasset on a summer afternoon, you’ve probably wondered why traffic slows to a crawl as you approach the Sheepscot River bridge. The answer is simple: Red’s Eats. This iconic red shack has been serving what many call the best lobster roll in Maine since 1938 — and the lines […]
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress—meeting in Philadelphia, then the capital of the United States—passed a resolution that gave the new nation its first official flag. “Resolved,” it read, “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a […]
The New York Stock Exchange at 11 Wall Street has long been a symbol of American capitalism. Its neoclassical façade, opened in 1903 and designed by architect George B. Post, was built to project power, order, and permanence. But on the morning of October 24, 1929—Black Thursday—those ideals were put to the test. The Roaring […]
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