Immerse yourself in the only Tropical Botanical Garden of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1944, the Fruit and Spice Park is a 37 acre wonderland that’s right for botanical exploration and sure to tantalize your senses, with over 500 varieties of fruit, vegetables, nuts, spices and herbs. From the parking lot, the […]
The San Carlos Institute is a Cuban heritage center founded in 1871 by Cuban exiles, who came to Key West to plan the campaign for Cuba’s independence from Spain. Cuba is only 90 miles from Key West and in the 19th century Cubans made up a third of the Key West population. It was at […]
I trundled out to the NC State Fairgrounds from the center of Raleigh, not really knowing what to expect. I knew there was a flea market there every Saturday, and that there was a special event being held in another area that featured Indian (of SE Asia) food and dance. I knew that the Fair […]
Looking for a laid-back spot for you and your furry friend to meet under the shade of tropical palms and an ocean breeze? Only in Key West can you find a tiki-style hideaway fish camp with old Florida charm that welcomes your four-legged buddy. The Geiger Key Marina Fish Camp Restaurant is a rustic slice […]
On December 16, 1773, in what would become one of the most iconic moments leading up to the American Revolution, a group of colonists gathered at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston. Disguised as Mohawk warriors, members of the Sons of Liberty boarded three ships—the Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaver—and dumped 342 chests of British East India Company […]
The Wang Theatre, located at 270 Tremont Street in Boston’s Theatre District, opened in 1925 as the Metropolitan Theatre. It was developed by Max Shoolman and designed by architect Clarence Blackall, with assistance from C. Howard Crane. Blackall was responsible for more than a dozen major Boston theaters, including the Wilbur and the Colonial. At […]
The Shubert Theatre, located at 265 Tremont Street in Boston’s Theatre District, opened on January 24, 1910. Originally planned as The Lyric Theatre by developer Charles H. Bond, the project stalled after his sudden death. The New York-based Shubert Organization purchased the unfinished site in 1908 and completed the venue, commissioning Boston architect Thomas M. […]
The Capen-Reynolds Farm in Stoughton, Massachusetts, is one of the town’s oldest surviving farmsteads, with origins dating back to around 1750. Built by members of the Capen family, early settlers who migrated inland from coastal Massachusetts, the farmhouse and surrounding land played a central role in the town’s agricultural beginnings. The Capens were among the […]
A German family established the Old Homestead Steakhouse in 1868 in the heart of Manhattan’s meat packing district, with a bar and six tables. In the 1940s, long-time employee and former dishwasher, Harry Sherry purchased the restaurant. Sherry later passed the legacy down to his family. The Steakhouse today is run by his grandsons, Greg […]
From political intrique to economic development to basketball to restaurants and museums, Raleigh has a lot to be explored. Peter covers these topics, and more in his video lasting less than 4 minutes. He began Route1Views after visiting the nearby town of Cary in 2018 and began taking pictures, shooting videos and writing songs. Look […]
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