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Running almost parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, you're never far from the beach on this drive between Florida and Maine

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Created by adriannagernoneschete - October 17th 2022

I-95 is the main highway that runs along the East Coast of the U.S. Since it is almost parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, you're never 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. Here's some of the top attractions to see along I-95, from Florida to Maine.

Photo of Niagara Falls State Park
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332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY, US

Niagara Falls State Park

362 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Photo of Boldt Castle
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1 Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY, US

Boldt Castle

Boston, MA, United States

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Photo of Hildene
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1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT, US

Hildene

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Photo of Old Orchard Beach
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11 First Street, Old Orchard Beach, ME, US

Old Orchard Beach

Once you hit Maine, you've reached the last stretch of I-95. However, with over 300 miles of road in this state alone, you've still got several hours to go before you reach the terminus. Stop to enjoy the scenery and an amusement park at the Old Orchard Beach and Palace Playland, which dates to 1902.

Head north to Portland to visit the Old Port district for a classic 19th-century New England vibe. Your journey will then continue along the Kennebec River after passing Augusta and Waterville.

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Photo of Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse
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Sohier Park York Beach, Maine, ME, US

Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse

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13mi 00h 22m
Photo of USS Albacore
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600 Market Street Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH, US

USS Albacore

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13mi 00h 17m
Photo of Memorial to a Witch
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40 Park Ave, Hampton, NH, US

Memorial to a Witch

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The New Hampshire stretch of I-95 is relatively short but offers a couple of cool places to visit. First, check out the Memorial to a Witch in Hampton. It's a simple unmarked stone monument dedicated to Eunice "Goody" Cole, known as "the witch of Hampton," who was accused of witchcraft in 1656. That ruling was eventually overturned—in 1938.

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2mi 00h 09m
Photo of Hampton State Beach
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Hampton, NH, US

Hampton State Beach

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43mi 00h 57m

161 Essex St, Salem, MA, US

Peabody Essex Museum

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0mi 00h 05m

86 Wharf St, Salem, MA, US

The Witchery

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19mi 00h 34m
Photo of Middlesex Fells Reservation
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Stoneham, Medford, MA, US

Middlesex Fells Reservation

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4mi 00h 10m

20 College Ave, Somerville, MA, US

Mortadella Head

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8mi 00h 21m

306 Congress St, Boston, MA, US

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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Photo of Freedom Trail
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139 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US

Freedom Trail

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539 Washington St, Boston, MA, US

Boston Opera House

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42mi 00h 57m
Photo of Plimoth Plantation
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137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, US

Plimoth Plantation

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56mi 01h 07m
Photo of Rhode Island State House
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82 Smith St, Providence, RI, US

Rhode Island State House

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Photo of The Big Blue Bug
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161 O'Connell St, Providence, RI, US

The Big Blue Bug

Once you are back on I-95, you soon find The Big Blue Bug in Providence, another quirky roadside photo op.

Providence has some nice hotels as well. The Christopher Dodge House and the Hilton Providence are great places to stay for the night.

I-95 officially ends at the Houlton–Woodstock Border Crossing. The route continues into Canada, where you can cross the border into New Brunswick. If you want to have an international journey after this epic tour of the East Coast, just keep driving.