amusements Kings Dominion Debuts New “Hybrid” Roller Coaster Twisted Timbers The wait is over for guests looking to get their thrill fix on Kings Dominion’s newest roller coaster, Twisted Timbers. Wood and steel intertwine into twisting barrel roll drops, dynamic inversions and gravity-defying weightlessness on the park’s newest coaster, which opened to the public on Saturday, March 24. read more… Read More
Events Savor the Culinary Celebration at the Williamsburg Taste Festival Greater Williamsburg is for foodies. Exhibit No. 1 entered into evidence for all you Top Chef judge wannabes is the Williamsburg Taste Festival destined to tickle your taste buds from April 19 to 22. After all, this is one place that savored farm- and sea-to-table centuries before it became a buzzword. read more… Read More
Attractions Smithsonian Announces Plans To Revitalize the National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian has announced plans to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum and transform its exhibitions. The project, which will take approximately seven years, will be done on a phased sequencing schedule that will keep many exhibitions open during the construction process. The building will undergo complete refacing of the exterior cladding, replacement of outdated mechanical systems and other … Read More
amusements Amusement Parks and Attractions in U.S. to Open in 2017 As amusement parks and attractions open for the 2017 season, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of what is new at parks and attractions in the United States and Canada. The 2017 list includes more than 170 fresh experiences at 75 amusement parks and attractions, including new parks and land areas, rides, roller … Read More
RoadNews 3.2 Trillion Miles Driven On U.S. Roads In 2016 New estimates released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped 3.2 trillion miles last year. It is the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads throughout the nation, and underscores the demands facing America’s roads and bridges, and reaffirms calls for greater investment in surface transportation infrastructure. The new data, published in FHWA’s latest … Read More
Road Trips Let’s Go Shopping! The Ultimate Guide to Outlet Malls Along I-95 For many travelers, shopping has become an important part of a vacation or road trip. More and more travel itineraries include time set aside for shopping. A growing number even plan shopping-only vacations. Here’s our list of the most popular outlet shopping locations along I-95, from Maine to Florida… read the complete story… Read More
Attractions 2017 NASCAR Schedule, Track Links and Area Lodging With the 2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Series is about to begin, The I-95 Exit Guide has just published it’s annual NASCAR schedule feature. The new section lists the 2017 NASCAR Monster Energy (formerly Sprint Cup) schedule with links to the individual track websites. The feature also includes information on lodging near each track as well as in the immediate area. … Read More
RoadNews Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Trends on I-95 in Virginia Without a doubt one of the most congested portions of I-95 is in Virginia. More specifically, south of Washington, DC. Using historical traffic data the Virginia Department of Transportation has compiled a helpful list of the most problematic zones of congestion and the times to experience highest levels of traffic. Areas experiencing the heaviest congestion: I-95 Northbound from the I-64 … Read More
Dollywood Announces $300 Million in Investments, Development During Next 10 Years PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. —Entertainment legend Dolly Parton announced today plans for $300 million in …
