When a bunch of ass-kicking redneck, whiskey rock and rollers from Jacksonville, Florida formed a band called Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of their greatest hits was the story of a real life situation band leader Ronnie Van Zant had at a bar when a guy pulled a gun on him for dancing with another man’s woman. […]
Miamians are in line early in the mornings to taste Knaus Berry U Pick Farm’s famous gooey, fresh baked cinnamon rolls. This family owned business has been operating since 1924 and locals love to pick their own strawberries and tomatoes when in season. In 1956 two brothers, Ray and Russell Knaus began raising […]
Marineland is not closing, it’s not turning into condos, and it’s staying what it’s always been, a historic coastal landmark dedicated to marine life and conservation. A federal bankruptcy judge has approved and finalized the $7.1 million purchase made by a team of dolphin experts that beat out a Texas developer that had planned […]
I had heard some wild Key West stories about the Purple Porpoise, and after dozens of trips up and down Route 1 on the world’s longest overseas highway, I finally decided I was going to be very brave and take the risk to visit the craziest bar ever. This place is what the […]
Since 1884, the classic New York saloon P J Clarkes is steeped in Irish charm and has a fascinating history at its original location at 915 3rd Avenue. The still standing red brick building was constructed in 1868 by a Mr. Jennings, before Patrick “Paddy” Joseph Clarke, an Irish immigrant started bartendering there in […]
At the corner of Charter and Liberty Streets sits the Charter Street Cemetery, better known as the Old Burying Point. Established in 1637, it’s the oldest cemetery in Salem and one of the oldest in Massachusetts. For nearly four centuries, this acre of ground has held some of the city’s most notable early residents—merchants, ministers, […]
There’s a particular kind of North Shore landmark that doesn’t need a rebrand, a mural, or a mission statement. It just needs to keep the grill hot and the bread fresh. Super Sub Shop on Cabot Street is one of those places. Family-owned since 1970, it’s been feeding Beverly for more than fifty years with […]
Cultivating and studying plants goes back more than 11,700 years in human history to the last Ice Age. From this perspective, Rutgers Gardens is just a blip on the screen – a mere 110 years of testing and research. This is also true of other Horticultural standouts along Route 1, including: Montgomery Botanical Center (Coral […]
A short turn off Route 1 in Ogunquit brings you to one of Maine’s most charming seaside scenes: the Ogunquit Beach Footbridge. This wooden span crosses a calm tidal river and opens to wide stretches of soft sand and gentle surf. On summer afternoons, the breeze smells of salt and sunscreen, and gulls glide overhead […]
Just north of Belfast and directly off U.S. Route 1, Moose Point State Park is one of those coastal gems that’s easy to miss, but unforgettable once you find it. With sweeping views of Penobscot Bay, tidal pools teeming with life, and walking paths lined with spruce and wildflowers, it’s the perfect spot to stretch […]
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