August 31, 2026
The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center was opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology. However, in 1980, the museum was renamed the National Museum of American History, to better describe the museum’s mission to preserve, collect, and care for its collection of historical items that reflect the American […]
August 27, 2026
In 1858 U.S. warships had been ordered to enforce anti- slavery trade laws and five ships patrolled the Florida Straits where slave merchants for the tobacco and sugar fields in Cuba and Puerto Rico maintained a vigorous commerce for human cargo with several African coastal states. The passage to the West Indies from Africa varied […]
August 25, 2026
Sakura is an all-you-can-eat sushi, seafood, and grill buffet in North Brunswick, New Jersey, and my first visit completely exceeded my expectations. I went for lunch and was truly impressed by the enormous selection, the freshness of the food, and the exceptional value. For just $15.95, the weekday lunch buffet offers an incredible amount of […]
August 24, 2026
If you’re driving down Route 1 searching for some beach food with an ocean view, head to High Tides at Snack Jack’s on Flagler Beach. After surviving major hurricanes over the last almost 80 years, this small town rustic spot is the kind of place surfers hung out in the early 50’s, real surfers with […]
August 24, 2026
There are many great dining options in Bar Harbor – almost too many! Since it’s set back from the road behind a charming outdoor seating area, you might overlook McKay’s Public House. To do so would be a mistake – aside from the terrific atmosphere, the location itself is a fascinating piece of Bar Harbor’s […]
August 20, 2026
For over 30 years, Gilbert’s Chowder House has been a staple of the seafood scene in Portland, Maine. Founded in the fall of 1993 by brothers Eddie and Jim Gilbert, Gilbert’s mission was relatively simple: they wanted to create a restaurant that both locals and tourists could enjoy, serving fresh local seafood at relatively inexpensive […]
August 19, 2026
Unpretentious watering hole, with old school dive bar energy and cheap drinks. Just a block from the sand, Pete’s Bar has been a go to for locals for 93 years in Jacksonville. Legend has it that when Prohibition ended, Pete’s was the first establishment in Duval County to be issued a new liquor license. Something of […]
August 19, 2026
There are over 140 Pickleball Courts along Route 1 in Florida. Here are top 10 most popular Pickleball Courts. Click on the Trip Stops to see all the details, and the pictures of each of these Pickleball Courts:
August 19, 2026
Automotive technology began with the horse-drawn carriage. Horse power was the only way folks got around on Mount Desert Island, ME until cars were allowed in 1916. Statewide opposition in the first decade of the 20th Century was billed as “auto wars” in the newspapers. The evolution from noisy, rough-riding powered carriages to the digitally controlled daily drivers […]
August 19, 2026
Just a few miles west of U.S. Route 1 in the tiny community of Espanola, Florida, a narrow brick road disappears into the trees. At first glance, Old Brick Road might look like an abandoned backroad. In reality, you’re looking at a surviving piece of one of America’s earliest major highways. Built in 1916, this […]
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