This was the low point of our 5 day Outer Banks vacation. Frisco Woods Campground needs updates and people who care. We arrived on Friday at around 6pm on May 2nd. We didn’t have a reservation and didn’t need one. The place was empty, maybe 15% occupancy. The location was nice, right on the water […]
Baltimore-based Paragon Outlet Partners is planning a new 500,000-square-foot, 100+ store outlet mall in White Marsh near the corner of Interstate 95 and Route 43. Paragon Outlet partners has scheduled to begin construction soon, with an expected opening of 2015. The outlet mall would be constructed in two phases, with the first 300,000 square feet […]
Highway Diner – Rocky Mount, North Carolina (I-95, exit 138) TheI95Guy writes: “Take I-95 exit 138 to US 64 east to Winstead Avenue then left a few hundred feet to at little retro roadside diner with art deco chrome and neon architecture on your left. Rocky Mount has always been a great place to stop, […]
While throngs of families flock to mega-amusement parks this season, spending $500+ for a family to catch a glimpse of the beloved mouse with red overalls, North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks invites park-hoppers to let their real imaginations run free by experiencing countless seaside attractions under $10 at the Crystal Coast (www.crystalcoastnc.org) Families can explore […]
Get spectacular bird’s eye view of Port Canaveral and the surrounding area from our two observation decks at the Exploration Tower. Discover more about this unique part of Florida from seven floors of exhibits and interactive play. The new Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral recently opened as part of the Canaveral Port Authority’s celebration of […]
I-95 Gourmet – Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant – Titusville, Florida (I-95, exit 220) David writes: “If you love Rock Shrimp you should never pass up the Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant. It’s located in Titusville, Florida about two miles east of I-95, exit 220 on Route 406, on the south (right) side of the highway. Look […]
The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) announces the 35th Annual Festival of Historic Houses, taking place this year on June 13, 14, and 15. The Festival, known for opening some of Providence’s most interesting homes, gardens and converted industrial mill spaces to visitors from across the region, highlights Providence’s post-industrial heritage through its dynamic housing stock. This […]
Love’s Seafood and Steaks – Savannah, Georgia (I-95, exit 94) William writes: “Loves Seafood Restaurant is a must when you come to Savannah. They have delicious all you can eat fried shrimp and also all you can eat bone-in catfish. You definitely wont leave hungry! Their fresh seafood is reasonably priced. Loves is located right […]
Driving slowly in the fast lane is more than just annoying, it’s also illegal in many states. The left hand lane of an Interstate highway is designated as the passing lane. The right lane in this system is called the travel lane. If there are 3 or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction […]
John Archambault writes: Convenience to downtown is the only thing this campground offers. I made reservations 11 months in advance and reserved 3 pull thru sites, as we were all pulling enclosed trailers. Upon calling to pay for entire stay 3 months from arrival, I was told the campground does not offer pull thru sites. We […]
BostonBoy writes: “This is a few miles off the highway – but worth the few minutes’ drive. When we were youngsters, we would NOT tell tourists about this place, lest it be “ruined”. But it’s great, and during tourist season, it’s packed. You can take a seafood platter – or, the local specialty, lobster. You […]
