May 25, 2024
Red Lobster Bankruptcy and Shutdowns On May 13,2024, the nostalgic Red Lobster closed 96 restaurants in the USA, with all of these listed as “temporarily closed” on the restaurant’s website. Workers at the shutdown restaurants shared their disbelief on social media and said they received no notice whatsoever. The closures come as bankruptcy rumors circled […]
May 22, 2024
Lynnewood Hall is a 110,000-square-foot, 110-room Neoclassical Revival Gilded Age estate left to the elements for decades. Designed by Horace Trumbauer, construction finished in 1900. It was the home of Peter Widener, who made his fortune through a variety of business endeavors, including supplying mutton to the Union Army during the Civil War, building streetcar […]
May 22, 2024
The Springfield Mall opened with 70 stores in 1974. The main interior section of the mall was 350,000 square feet, and with Bamberger’s and John Wanamaker as anchors, the area more than doubled to 715,000. The interior featured “an imaginative stainless steel sculpture by Remo Saraceni and a pool, fountains and tropical garden which will […]
May 22, 2024
The Quaker Bridge Mall was developed by the Kravco Co. and opened in 1975. With two floors and over one million square feet of retail space, it was (and continues to be) one of New Jersey’s largest indoor shopping centers. The original anchors were Sears, JCPenney, Hahne’s, and Bamberger’s, and an AMC theater was added in 1977. The Bamberger’s […]
May 22, 2024
The Elton R. Brooks Memorial Rest Area & Boat Launch in Robbinston, Maine, is a charming spot that embodies the tranquil beauty of the St. Croix River. This area is a perfect blend of natural beauty and practical amenities, making it a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Highlights: Scenic Beauty: The rest area is […]
May 18, 2024
There are many Pickleball Courts in Maryland, and here are 6 of them that are on and along Route 1. Click on the Trip Stops to see all the details, and the pictures of each of these Pickleball Courts:
May 18, 2024
Along bustling State Street, about 10 blocks upriver from the entrance to the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the Delaware River, Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse stands out as primo place to grab a delicious BBQ meal. Opened by Chef-Owners, Brooke & Jim Higgins in 2003 as a lunch truck in Northeast Philly, Sweet Lucy’s brick and mortar […]
May 17, 2024
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Robbinsville, NJ, is the largest Hindu Temple in the USA. One of the most remarkable aspects of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is that entry is free of charge. The Mandir welcomes visitors of all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment for spiritual exploration and cultural appreciation. They are open every […]
May 15, 2024
The “Brick House” on Route 1 in Robbinston, Maine, officially known as the Thomas Vose House, is a historic structure rich with history and architectural significance. Constructed in 1799 by Thomas Vose, a shipbuilder, the house was built using locally sourced bricks from Liberty Cove in Robbinston. One of its most notable architectural features is […]
May 13, 2024
When you’re heading along US 1 near Fort Lauderdale and you get a hankering for some down home Southern Smoke BBQ, Tom Jenkins BBQ is the place, on the Federal Highway about 1/2 mile North of the tunnel under the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. In 1990 a couple of former fraternity brothers, Harry Harrell and […]
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