So, you're hitting up I-95, one of America's oldest highways, and wanna know what to do and see along the way. You've come to the right place, my friend! I-95 is the main highway that travels up and down the East Coast of America, pretty parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, so you're never really too far away from the beach on an I-95 road trip. Some of the major cities you'll pass through include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Savannah, Jacksonville, and Miami. Ready to hit the road? Here's some of the top attractions to see along I-95, from Florida to Maine.
Get back on I-95 and drive back to Rhode Island to see the The Big Blue Bug in Providence, another weird roadside photo op. After that it's just under an hour north on I-95 to Boston, where there are tons of super cool places to visit.
Providence has some nice hotels as well: the Christopher Dodge House and the Hilton Providence are great places to crash for the night.
Afterwards, if you have time for a little detour, Gillette Castle State Park is just off I-95 and exploring it feels like you're walking around the ruins of a Medieval fortress. It was built by a rich, eccentric actor and has several unusual features that make it a really unique stop.
Then, just 20 minutes later you'll come to the World's Largest Lightbulb in Iselin. It's got that fun, kitschy roadside attraction quality to it, and makes for a pretty cool photo-op. A guided tour will only set you back $5.
Like Delaware, I-95 doesn't spend a ton of time in New Jersey, but it's at least worth getting out of the car here at a place like the Bamboo Forest in New Brunswick. It's pretty close to the highway and is a really pretty place to walk around and get out of the car for a spell.
Next up along I-95 is the beautiful state of Maryland! There's a pretty trippy statue at National Harbor in Maryland called The Awakening. It looks like a massive giant is trying to come out of the ground. Very cool photo op.
Next, hit up Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. It's one of the best memorial parks around commemorating the Civil War. There's loads to do in Fredericksburg as well, if you're a history buff. You can see the Mary Washington House, the Kirkland Monument and grab a delicious coffee at Hyperion Espresso in downtown Fredericksburg.
Or, if you're more into Bigfoots than B-52 Bombers, a couple hours north is the Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum in Littleton, where you can learn all about (totally real) creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
Savannah is one of America's most gorgeous cities. It's off the highway and seems like it's covered in Spanish moss as far as the eye can see. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink, and the downtown is also one of the largest historic downtowns in America. If you're just driving through, but want to get a quick taste of Savannah, head over to Forsyth Park for a walk around this iconic and drop-dead gorgeous public park, and then visit Bonaventure Cemetery (one of America's most beautiful historic graveyards).
Some nice hotels in Savannah include the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Ballastone Inn and The Gastonian.
95 ends at the Houlton–Woodstock Border Crossing, and the road continues on into Canada, where you can cross the border into New Brunswick. And there you have it! Pat yourself on the back, because you just visited all of the major attractions along I-95!
