Schooner Gallery in Downeast Maine is a hub for contemporary fine art, established in May 2011. Nestled at 59 Main Street in Milbridge, this gallery occupies the historic “Captain Brown home” from the mid-1800s, now brilliantly refurbished to showcase art. Since its inception, visitors from near and far have lavished praise on its exhibitions, crowning […]
Vazquez Mexican Takeout in Cherryfield, Maine, is a culinary treasure. This unassuming spot serves up genuinely authentic Mexican dishes that have locals and travelers alike lining up for a taste. Bursting with vibrant flavors and traditional recipes, Vazquez has carved out a reputation for dishing out some of the best tacos, burritos, and quesadillas in […]
Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary, located on Route 1 in Cherryfield, Maine, is a haven for animals in need. They offer a safe refuge for various creatures, from domestic animals like rabbits and cats to farm animals like horses, goats, and pigs. Each animal has its own story, often involving hardship or neglect, but at Cottontail […]
Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day “Party in Paradise” for grown ups that has been notoriously famous for its decadent motif. Started in 1979 by Key West locals to boost tourism, the initial concept was “where you can escape your everyday life and live out your fantasies”. Thousands of Zombies on wheels roam Key West […]
I’m embarrassed to say I’ve taken so long to post something on Peter’s wonderful site about one of my favorite roads: U.S. Route 1. In 2014 I drove every single mile of this great American highway, from Fort Kent in remote, forested Maine to bucolic, artsy Key West. I was so inspired about the experience […]
Picture gentle breezes, the sound of water in motion, abundant sunshine above swaying trees, a cool drink and happy music. Idyllic settings can be fleeting, but Peter Evans and Vanessa Silberman have created a sonic spot that will take you back to your blissful place every time. Written in Venice Beach, CA, the song celebrates […]
Here is Trip 2 for The Sopranos and is 6 of the 200+ filmed locations for The Sopranos, located on, or near, Route 1. Each of the following Stops include a picture of the scene shot, along with a picture of the real-life location. Click on the Stops below to view all of the details, […]
In high school in the mid 60s I took a school trip train ride to Washington DC. While the trip was packed with the big historical attractions, somehow I convinced my history teacher to let me spend the entire time at the Smithsonian. Reading about the Smithsonian in my encyclopedia I had plotted out a […]
In 2012, The City of Philadelphia began hosting art tourists at the Barnes Foundation at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a modern museum facility. The interior of this latest addition to Philadelphia’s “Museum Mile” mimics the galleries that once graced Dr. Barnes’s former estate just outside of the City limits a few blocks from Route […]
Linvilla Orchards, a 300-acre farm located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a beloved destination for families and nature enthusiasts. The farm was purchased by Quaker Arthur Linvill and his mother Lydia in 1914. Arthur, who initially delivered fresh milk and cream by horse and buggy, had a vision of growing fruit. This vision led to the […]
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