I-95 Road Trip
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A Memorable Road Trip Down I-95
I-95 runs right down the east coast of the United States, hitting major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Miami, as well as some of the best sites the country has to offer! A trip from Boston to Miami is approximately 1500 miles and about 24 hours of straight driving, however, you'll want to spend plenty of time off the exit ramps visiting the real destinations. Plan your own I-95 road trip by exploring the route here!
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Off-Highway Destinations
Remember to take the I-95 off ramps to see the true gems!
A billboard somewhere along I-95 reads "a trip down the interstate does not a vacation make." Truer words were never spoken. You have to use the exits along I-95 to have some fun, and meander through the backroads to find some of the truly good stuff. For example, The Outer Banks of North Carolina are not close to I-95, but have some of the best beaches in the country. The city of Charleston is a gem of the south, and lies about 90 miles from I-95 (but really shouldn't be missed!). Don't make the mistake of making your road trip a "strictly 95 road trip," have some fun! More Boston Info...
New England Travel
New England (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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New England contains a bunch of small states, six to be exact, but there are way too many hidden gems to just go into blindly without reading up prior. This guide will pinpoint the finer points of the states, and is the perfect size for travel. This guide also contains large sections on restaurants, travel tips, featured hotels, museums, transportation and site seeing. Highly recommended.
Road Trip Family Van Women's Light T-Shirt
Everyone pile on in the family van for an old fashioned road trip!
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New York Links
- Things to Do in NYC
- Find cool things to do, places to see, stay, eat and check out.
- NYC on Wikipdia
- A good description of NYC is offered on Wikipedia, giving a breakdown of the history, villages, buildings and attractions.
- NYC City Search
- Find some of the best restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and more, all rated by users.
Do You Know Where You're Going?
Rand McNally 2009 The Road Atlas Large Scale: United States (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)
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A spiral bound atlas is a great purchase to get you across the country several times. Typical atlases shred into pieces by the end of your first trip! Buy a durable one, like this one, and you'll be much better off. This particular atlas is very detailed, and the perfect size for road trips--not too big, and not so small that it leaves out important details.
Baltimore
Marylan'ds I-95 historic harbor city
Baltimore has served as one of the largest shipping ports in the country for over 200 years, but also has some interesting tourist sites. One of the more interesting sites is Harborplace, at the center of the Baltimore's harbor. Nearby is the National Aquarium in Baltimore, considered by most to be the nation's best aquarium, renowned even nationally. This city couldn't be easier to access via I-95, with the downtown area easily found by main exits on the interstate.
Don't Forget the Cash!
There are tolls everywhere along I-95, especially between Virginia and New York. Expect to pay hefty tolls in New Jersey along the New Jersey Turnpike, Delaware, and New York's George Washington Bridge.
Washington DC Trip Planning
Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2008: with Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria & Annapolis (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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An excellent guide before the trip, during and after. Easy to flip to pages, along with detailed information that is invaluable on your Arlington and DC trip, this guide will definitely be a huge asset. There are so many museums in DC that the descriptions in this book will help narrow down which ones you will have time to visit (and which ones you will like!).
More Washington DC Info...
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The Best Places to See in Washington DC
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I-95 Cities
Some of the biggest and well-known cities in the United States are in the I-95 corridor, mostly between Virginia and Massachusetts.
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina's premier beach destination
A sort of gateway beach community lying along the South Carolina/North Carolina border, Myrtle Beach is one of the first communities on a trip south that you will notice the appearance of palmettos (palm trees). About 90 miles from I-95, this easygoing city has beautiful beaches and boardwalks, along with plenty of entertainment. Visit Brookgreen Gardens, only a few miles to the south of Myrtle Beach, for a trip to the beautifully landscaped former rice plantation. The outdoor sculpture gardens here are an incredible visit that won't be forgotten. It gets very hot in Myrtle Beach! Make sure you're prepared for 90 degree temperatures and humid weather in the peak summer months.
Go Green S. Carolina
Navigate your Way Home!
Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Travelling without a Garmin nowadays is like driving with your eyes closed...who knows where you'll end up! Make your life easier and spend more time on the right roads instead of wasting gas and money by investing in a navigator. There are many other highly rated models that Amazon has to offer as well.
Tybee Island
Georgia's famous seaside attraction
Just to the east of Savannah is Tybee Island, a beautiful beach community in the northern Georgia area. The island is home to Tybee Island lighthouse, a towering black and white lighthouse visible from many miles away.
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Tybee Island Lighthouse, Georgia
Bahia Honda Key near Key West, Sunset
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Have a site, favorite city, restaurant or place to share?
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agent009
Nov 28, 2011 @ 2:19 pm | delete
- I'd love to travel up and down each coast and across also. There's so much individual charm to the cities.
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Shadrosky
Sep 23, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
- Washington DC is a pretty cool stop, lots to see and explore
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goldenrulecomics
Jul 1, 2011 @ 1:37 pm | delete
- Very cool idea for a lens! We took I-95 down to Baltimore for a long weekend a short time ago, and I ended up writing three lenses about the trip on Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Visiting Fort McHenry and the Moon Baltimore tourism guide. Lots of fun!
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Julia
Jun 1, 2011 @ 11:11 am | delete
- Hi, thanks for this great lens!
I'm planning a roadtrip with my friends this summer. It'd be four of us, all drivers, between 24 and 28 years of age, from Europe (Italy). We'll have exactly two weeks (from the 9th to the 23rd of August). I've visited the US many times, and lived in Northern Cali for a while, but have never been to the east coast (with the obvious exception of New York) so I can really use some expert advice.
What I'm thinking is to fly into Boston, rent a car, see a bit of New England, then drive all the way down to Miami, Key West and back up through Naples and Tampa to fly out of Orlando. Do you think this is doable? I mean, of course the driving part per se is feasible, but will we have enough time to see -not everything, ok- but all the most important, not-to-be-missed things? (we would like to skip out only on New York as we've all been there already and think it would deserve at least 4 days on its own which we don't have this time)
Thanks a lot for your opinion and any suggestions you may have!
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lindarandall
Feb 15, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
- connecting my niagara region ontario canada lenses with yours ;)
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Liz
Feb 9, 2011 @ 6:07 am | delete
- Great info! I'm trying to plan a three week roadtrip and would love to do (part of )this route. As of right now the still very vague plan is to drive from Niagara Falls to Miami, then catch a flight to California and see LA, Las Vegas, San Fran, Yosemite & Grand Canyon (not in that order). I am a little worried that this might be way too much for three weeks though. Do you think it's doable? I'm from Europe, and although I lived in the States before, I've never done a long road trip like this, so it's hard to estimate the time needed.
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kiwisoutback
Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:56 pm | delete
- I think it is doable, but it will be a very fast paced trip. I drove across country and back in 3 1/2 weeks, doing the northern, southern route, east, and west coast. I think you could do the East Coast segment you mentioned in about a week (maybe less if you really rushed it).
The second leg will take longer since that's a roundabout trip, and there aren't direct routes that connect those destinations - they're all small highways (really just two lane roads). If I had to guess, this portion might take around 2 weeks - putting you just at 3 weeks. It'll be tough, but doable! Good luck with your trip - let us know how you make out.
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ewguru
Feb 3, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
- Ive done i95 from NYC to North Caralonia. Raced a Tornando out of NC
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kiwisoutback
Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:48 pm | delete
- Yikes - sounds fun in a "I think I might die doing this" sort of way.
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frugalnomad Jan 15, 2011 @ 6:39 am | delete
- We are RVer's traveling the Eastern US. This is great lens with lots of helpful stuff. Super pics. Thanks
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janices7 Jul 26, 2010 @ 9:02 am | delete
- Well I lived in Washington DC and in Williamsburg for years so my husband and I have done parts of this trip several times. After looking at a map, I determined that we've done the full route from Portland, ME to West Palm Beach, FL. Would love to make it to Miami someday. Favorite along the route would by DC, New York City, and a side trip to Savannah Georgia. I love the East Coast because the states are small so you feel like you've covered a lot of ground. Another fantastic road trip lens!
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me
Feb 23, 2010 @ 5:55 pm | delete
- I-81 is a much more senic route if you are not in any rush
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OhMe
Jan 6, 2010 @ 6:29 pm | delete
- Our son and daughter in law live in DC and they take 95 but we have not tried that route. I think it would have to be easier than going through the mountains but not as pretty.
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biggly
Aug 17, 2009 @ 7:54 pm | delete
- Love the pics. I drove the New England stretch a few times when I was in the States. Love Rhode Island and places like Mystic.
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spirituality
Jul 14, 2009 @ 8:01 am | delete
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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Demaw
Jul 5, 2009 @ 11:06 am | delete
- I never drove this route without stopping many times. My family would ask me why it took me so long compared to everyone else.
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QueSea
Jun 28, 2009 @ 8:35 am | delete
- Very interesting. Covers a part of the country I have yet to see. We hope to make the trip sometime soon.
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Pengwen
Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:19 pm | delete
- Real nice Lens. I especially like the Key West part. Its so different from your starting point. Travelers be patient from Boston to Virginia heavy traffic but the sights will be your reward.
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Evelyn_Saenz
May 11, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete
- We are headed north on route 95 in about a month. Thank you for a preview of our trip.
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papawu
May 4, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | delete
- This was a fantastic lens that brought back a lot of fond memories. I have been up and down the I-95 from New York to Florida more times than I can count. It's been a couple of years now since I have been out to the east coast, but plan on being out there once again in the very near future.
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papawu
May 4, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | delete
- This was a fantastic lens that brought back a lot of fond memories. I have been up and down the I-95 from New York to Florida more times than I can count. It's been a couple of years now since I have been out to the east coast, but plan on being out there once again in the very near future.
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Ramkitten
Feb 19, 2009 @ 12:02 pm | delete
- I'm glad you posted your comment on my Appalachian Trail lens, leading me back here. I'm lensrolling as well. I've driven I-95 many times, some of those trips from New England to Florida. I remember being driven down to Georgia to begin my A.T. thru-hike, now and then seeing an overpass or sign with "Appalachian Trail" on it, and I'd get so excited with a twang of nerves at the same time. Life went from 65mph to 3mph tops overnight.
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JaguarJulie
Jan 30, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
- Ah, great lens -- personally, I'm not into US road trips but Europeans ones when I can get the old hubby to commit to one! We've got one coming up in a few months -- can't wait. My mother is better at the road trips than me -- I prefer to fly. ;)
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JudyDunn
Dec 20, 2008 @ 11:25 am | delete
- We will be heading south on 95 very soon for a trip to Virginia and Florida. Perfect timing to have found this lens! Thanks for highlighting some of the cities along the way that I might not have thought about including in our trip.
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westgatex1
Oct 17, 2008 @ 11:14 am | delete
- Great Lens! I drive on this road at least once a year to visit family back home in New York. Boy, is it tiring. Maybe this year I will take a few Exits and go exploring to see what I find since I now own a GPS (greatest invention ever).
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