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Everyone knows about Portland, but if you keep driving northwards, you’ll reach the beautiful city of Bangor, which is only a short drive from Acadia National Park. It may be a little sleepier than its southern counterpart, but there are still plenty of things to see and do.

Open from May through mid-November, the Cole Land Transportation Museum celebrates the rich history of the myriad ways to get from here to there, in addition to the contributions of the U.S military. While it’s fun for all ages, kids will especially love exhibits like Fire Engine Lane and Farm Place.

Take in a live performance at this family-friendly institution, which has been operating since 1940 and is now housed in the historic Bangor Opera House. Seasoned actors interpret a variety of popular and lesser-known productions.

Sure, it’s just a statue, but think about the photo ops! Indeed, while you can also

If you weren’t already aware, Kansas City is the most populated city in the state of Missouri with over 467,000 residents. But this mid-west city is a destination full of hidden gems that are yet to be discovered. 

If you’re planning a trip to Kansas City, MO, be sure to check out some of the great things to do and places to eat while you’re in town.

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Nelson Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art has been standing since 1933 and is known as one of America’s most prestigious art institutions. The museum is also famous for its outstanding collection of one-of-a-kind European, American, and Asian art.

Kauffman Center

If you’re familiar with the Kansas City skyline, you’ll be able to point out the Kauffman Center like a sore thumb. This breathtaking building is among the most modern and offers two performance halls

One of the most beautiful and least visited coastal stretches in the state of Florida is the Big Bend. It stretches from Panama City Beach to Cedar Key along the Gulf Coast. This quiet, quaint and quality drive will soothe your soul. So, take the road less traveled, and see Florida the way it has always been. You will be glad you did.

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Start in Panama City Beach, the largest community in the Big Bend. Here you will find an array of amazing white sand beaches. It draws people from all over the world.

Highlights include strolling swimming, fishing and water sports in the emerald green water of the Gulf. Eat at Liza’s Kitchen, Finn’s Island Style Grub, or over a sunset at Schooners Restaurant. Mexico Beach offers the 40^th Street Pizzeria and must-stop Mexico Beach Donuts.

Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe is

A visit to the beautiful Roan Highlands of North Carolina and Tennessee takes the visitor to some of the most lovely mountain settings east of the Mississippi River, including the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian Mountains.

Asheville to Boone  

Your visit can be accomplished by setting out either from Asheville, North Carolina, and heading north, or from Boone, North Carolina, and heading south. We are suggesting the route from Asheville to Boone, but you could just as easily travel in the opposite direction.

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Asheville is famous for Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in American, built by George W. Vanderbilt. It’s worthy of an entire day’s visit between the architect Richard Morris Hunt designed mansion and the Fredrick Law Olmstead gardens.

Asheville is also home to more Art Deco era buildings than any other southern city except Miami, so a tour of downtown is a

As the warm days of summer lead into the cool nights and brisk mornings of fall, there comes a time when that perfect combination of weather makes for spectacular scenery across many parts of the country.

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Fall leaves.

From late September through late November, you can take a trip to places from Maine to Minnesota and see the highways and byways dotted with brilliantly colored fall leaves in red, yellow, and orange.

But, if you really want to surround yourself with nature’s beauty, head off the highway and into the National Parks. There, you’ll be blown away with how incredible this season is.

Here are some of our favorites.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee and NC) 

Covering the rolling hills and peaks of two states, you’ll find plenty of beautiful red and yellow hues exploring the backwoods trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Kancamagus Highway Scenic Drive is a trip along New Hampshire’s highway 112 from Conway to Lincoln. The 34-mile long scenic byway winds through the White Mountain National Forest, much of the way following the course of the Swift River. Along the way, one can explore and enjoy Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls, Rocky Gorge, Champney Falls, and the Kancamagus Pass on Mt. Kancamagus.

About Kancamagus

Kancamagus was a real person. The name means “The Fearless One.” He was the grandson of Passaconaway or, “Child of the Bear”. Passaconaway united over 17 tribes within central New England in 1627. This unification formed the Panacook Confederacy. Passaconaway ruled the Panacook Confederacy until his death in 1669. The town of Conway gets its name from Passaconaway.

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This is one of the best fall foliage drives in the nation, so expect heaver traffic when the leaves are turning and the “leaf

The Blue Ridge Mountains should be on everybody’s bucket list. Here are 5 reasons to pack your bags immediately and head out on this scenic 469-mile adventure that goes from Virginia to North Carolina.

1. It’s Pretty Quiet

The first reason is, it’s pretty quiet.

If you’re wondering why that’s such a big deal- you will understand when you get there. Because there is a speed limit of only 45 mph and big trucks are not allowed, cars are free to coast along at a comfortable pace.

So, roll down those windows, turn up that bluegrass, and enjoy the ride!

2. There Are Plenty of Stops  

Another good thing about this road trip is that you can hop off and on as you please. It’s a long, winding road with a ton of adventurous possibilities in store for you. Take any exit on the path to find restaurants, shops, museums

Last Updated on September 20, 2022 by Rose Morah

If you looking for cheap places to travel during Christmas, or just want to avoid snow, this article has listed some of the best places you can take your winter vacation in the US.

1. Key West, Florida

Florida is a nice place to visit for your warm winter vacation in the US. This is because the weather, especially in December, is usually excellent, with little rain and moderate temperatures compared to other places.

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The following are some of the best things to do in Key West:

• Take a trip to  Fort Jefferson. 

Book early in advance because tickets are usually sold out in months.

• Renting bikes will make your experience even much better.

• Go to Fort Zachary beach.

• Take a kayak and snorkel trip. I recommend the Danger Charters tour for this trip.

• Enjoy a

Last Updated on October 11, 2022 by Rose Morah

When driving in winter, it is important to always have an emergency kit in your car.

A good car emergency kit saves you time when you get stuck, may end up saving a life, and makes it easier to get out of a sticky situation in winter.

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In this article, we have listed must-have essentials that you should have in your emergency kit when traveling in winter.

The following is what you need to include in your winter survival kit list:

1. A collapsible shovel

A collapsible shovel is a must-have car accessory that helps you when you get stuck when driving in winter. 

I recommend getting a snow-removal type of shovel as it gets the job well done. 

Lightweight travel-size shovels are also easy to find. But personally, I prefer a heavy shovel because it doesn’t break easily.

Last Updated on October 13, 2022 by Rose Morah

If you are wondering whether there’s a good app to check the weather along a driving route, the answer is yes.

There are some very good driving weather apps that will give you close to accurate weather forecasts. 

It is extremely important to have a reliable weather app that gives you an idea of what the weather will be like during the trip.

This is because the weather can play a huge role in your day’s plans when going on a road trip and also determine the kind of vehicle you will drive.

The following are some of the best driving weather apps to check road conditions on your trip.

The best driving weather apps

1. Windy app

The windy app is a great weather app. I particularly like using it during the winter season because of the following reasons:

• I