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NC: Stay in Fayetteville and Get a Gas Card to Help With Travel Expenses
Fayetteville, NC Exit 49: As the halfway point between New York and Florida, Fayetteville is the perfect place to relax, recharge and refuel on the way to and from a magical vacation. The community offers a variety of great hotels, … Continue reading
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MD: John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour
Clinton, MD Exit 7: On the night of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot by the dashing young actor, John Wilkes Booth, at Ford’s Theatre in Washington City. While Lincoln lay dying, his assassin was making his escape into … Continue reading
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FL: Vettes at the Lighthouse XII
Port Orange, FL Exit 256: Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a fascinating piece of Florida history. It towers over others as the tallest lighthouse in Florida, offering spectacular, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal … Continue reading
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MD: An Old Fashioned Holiday At The Surratt House
Clinton, MD Exit 7A: Why not bring Christmas past to Christmas present at The Surratt House’s Old Fashioned Holiday. Celebrate the Christmas of yesteryear amid period decorations, special exhibits and seasonal histories. The Surratt House will be festively decorated in … Continue reading
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DE: A Brandywine Christmas; Yuletide at Winterthur
Yuletide at Winterthur embraces the warmth and festivity of the season with a magnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion as well as breathtaking trees, dazzling room displays, a magical dollhouse, and featuring some 60 varieties of flowers. … Continue reading
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GA: 36th Annual Kingsland Catfish Festival
Kindsland, GA Exit 3: Enjoy Kingsland, Georgia’s Annual Catfish Festival where you can down succulent Southern-fried catfish and all the fixings. The fun begins Saturday, November 17 and includes a full day of entertainment. The festivities include a parade, arts and … Continue reading
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FL: You’re Invited to Be Greek For The Weekend
Daytona Beach, FL Exit 260: The 42nd Annual Greek Festival returns to Daytona Beach’s St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and Daytona Beach’s Greek families invite everyone to be “Greek For The Weekend!” OPA! This must do event is FREE and open … Continue reading
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FL- Thousands Enjoy the Prestigious 56th Annual Halifax Art Festival
Daytona Beach, FL Exit SR 92 International Speedway: Celebrating its 56th anniversary, the Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida, and benefits the Museum of Arts & Sciences. The Halifax Art Festival … Continue reading
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SC: Go Nuts for Florence!
Florence, SC Exit 160: The 15th Annual South Carolina Pecan Festival is a 10-block 1-day event. This award-winning community festival is held on the first Saturday of November each year, and boasts 8 stages of live entertainment. You’re sure to … Continue reading
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