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VA: 10 Free Historic Sites in Downtown Richmond

Richmond, VA Exit 74: Looking for a fun holiday event for the whole family? How about the 29th Annual Court End Christmas. An annual holiday tradition, ten historic sites in downtown Richmond open their doors for a day of free … Continue reading

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VA: Six Blocks of Art and 200 Artists in Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria, VA Exit 177B: Acclaimed for it’s arts and culture ambience, Alexandria celebrates its 13th Annual King Street Art Festival, transforming the city’s historic main street into a world-class outdoor art gallery. At this community event festival booths line King … Continue reading

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DE: Art, Music and Food on the Banks of the Brandywine River

Wilmington, DE Exit 8: Each year, up to 20,000 visitors flock to Brandywine Park for the The Brandywine Festival of the Arts end-of-summer celebration. Artists will be joined by local restaurants and musical performers and children’s activities on the banks … Continue reading

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FL: Hours of Free Live Entertainment at Riverside Arts Market

Jacksonville, Fl Exit 351B: Every Saturday from March until December the Riverside Arts Market is the premier destination in Jacksonville for art lovers, treasure hunters, music fans and foodies alike. More than 100 juried artists showcase the city’s creative side, … Continue reading

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NC: 100 Miles of Endless Yard Sale on Highway 301

NC  Exits 72-180: This is the 3rd Annual 301 Endless Yard Sale, a 100 mile stretch of highway in NC through Halifax, Nash, Wilson, Johnston, and Harnett Counties. Patterned after the long established 127 Longest Sale and inspired by the HGTV … Continue reading

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NH: Market Square Day in Portsmouth is Pedestrian Friendly

Portsmouth, NH Exit 7: Market Square Day takes place on the second Saturday in June each year kicking off the summer season at the Seacoast. It is estimated that between 60,000 – 80,000 people walk through Downtown Portsmouth on this … Continue reading

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VA: Handcrafted Art, Music and Great Munching in Historic Occoquan

Occoquan, VA Exit 160: The first weekend in June and the last weekend in September, the streets of Occoquan come to life with beautiful art, live music and great food. Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show has been an annual event for over … Continue reading

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NH: Hooray for Children’s Day!

Portsmouth, NH Exit 7:  From a cruise aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton to a photo  with a favorite friend from Character Island; this family-friendly environment is filled with activities, entertainment, and crafts, and usually, an ice cream sundae. Portsmouth creates … Continue reading

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VA: Richmond’s Bizarre Bazaar

VA Exit 81 : The 23rd Bizarre Bazaar’s Spring Market show  boasts 2 buildings with over 250 high quality, exclusive exhibitors featuring  seasonal gifts and decorations for Spring and Summer, coastal themed decorative home accessories, gourmet food and cookbooks, linens, … Continue reading

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NC: Shop for Great Bargains at JR’s Tobacco & Fragrance Outlet

Selma, NC Exit 97: Much more than a tobacco outlet, this store is a whole city block of bargains in perfume, books, makeup, garden ornaments, housewares, biker gear, jewelry, toys, Western wear, junk food, towels, casual clothes and a doll … Continue reading

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