Stories
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Bartering for Bargains along America's Byways
Nov 22, 2011
in Bargains on America's Byways If you're a bargain-shopper at heart and love to rummage for hidden treasure at garage sales, don't miss the chance to barter on one of America's Byways!
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Enjoy the Natural Sweetness of the Connecticut River Byway
Jun 7, 2011
in Bargains on America's Byways, Food and Drink, and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet The upper Connecticut River Valley in Vermont and New Hampshire is a new Eden of fresh produce and healthy farming. Take the Connecticut River Byway, a fruitful route through this New England cornucopia.
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Finding Treasures of the Past on America's Byways
Sep 16, 2003
in Bargains on America's Byways Is the thrill of the hunt for a truly rare and interesting souvenir part of the fun of your trip? What better place to find that one-of-the kind memento to commemorate your travels than at some of the impressive, sometimes quirky, antique shops on America's Byways?
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Get Your Knick-Knacks on Route 66
Jul 7, 2010
in Bargains on America's Byways For people around the world, Historic Route 66 embodies the American spirit, conjuring thoughts of freedom, adventure, opportunity, and the open road. Keep your camera in tow, but preserve your memories of your own road trip with a souvenir, gift or memorable craft or food item from one of the myriad of shops, stops, and trading posts along the byway.
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Hells Canyon: A Scenic Approach to Shopping
Jan 22, 2009
in Bargains on America's Byways From world-renowned bronze sculptures to locally raised lamb served with a bottle of local wine or microbrew, you're sure to find something that strikes your fancy on Oregon's Hells Canyon Scenic Byway.
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Shop for Tranquility on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Oct 20, 2008
in Bargains on America's Byways Communities near the serene Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina embrace a more relaxed way of life--a characteristic you’ll find evident in their distinct homemade arts and crafts. Shop for vintage trinkets, charismatic hand-made crafts, or whimsical artisan-styled furniture amidst the mystical Blue Ridge Mountains, and take home a priceless lasting impression of “America’s Favorite Drive.”
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Shop on the Seward and Glenn Highways in America's Last Frontier!
Nov 23, 2011
in Bargains on America's Byways Break out of the typical weekend shopping trip and find the adventure of a lifetime within America’s Last Frontier! Anchorage, Alaska, located at the convergence of the Seward Highway and the Glenn Highway, welcomes visitors from all over the world to shop for distinctive items and cultural treasures.
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Shopping for Antiques on Indiana's Historic National Road
Oct 20, 2008
in Bargains on America's Byways A vivid expression of American history, the Historic National Road in Indiana makes its way past shops and sites brimming with tangible evidence of the past. You can take home your own piece of local history by antique shopping in the many villages along this memorable byway.
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Shopping for New England Charm on the Connecticut River Byway
Oct 20, 2008
When you think of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, what comes to mind? Perhaps your mouth waters as you imagine pure, aromatic maple syrup and fresh sharp cheddar cheese. Or maybe you picture locally made crafts, family-run farms, or handsome New England architecture. Shop the Connecticut River Byway which traces the Connecticut River through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and you’re likely to find all of these treasures and more. Maybe you’ll fall in love with a bewitching hand-turned burl bowl, re-discover an old apothecary brand you trust, or enjoy candy from the world’s longest candy counter. Shop the byway and discover what unique and traditional shopping experiences are in store!
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Shopping for Taste on the Amish Country Byway
Oct 20, 2008
in Bargains on America's Byways and Food and Drink If you wish shopping meant more than picking up one out of a million identical, prepackaged products from yet another franchise, then look no further than the numerous shopping opportunities on the Amish Country Byway. Not only will you experience the distinctive Amish culture as you drive this route through central Ohio, you’ll also discover many unique, local goods that make up an authentic and delicious shopping experience.
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Shopping on America's Byways
Sep 18, 2003
No city vacation is complete without a shopping trip. Along America's Byways®, you will find a plethora of opportunities to peruse uncommon or superb merchandise and exercise your credit cards, whether it's along an avenue of artsy shops, or a mall of overwhelmingly endless choices.
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Shopping Specials on Iowa's Great River Road
Oct 20, 2008
in Bargains on America's Byways As you follow the Great River Road along Iowa’s eastern border, visit the stores and sellers that make this portion of the byway special. Pick up gifts for friends and family or treat yourself when you peruse a delightful assortment of genuine Iowa-made products along the byway.
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Taste Some South Carolina Sunshine along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
May 19, 2011
in Food and Drink and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet Surround yourself in acres of flourishing peach trees this summer along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, home to several family-owned and operated orchards and roadside stands.
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The Southern Shopping Experience on Ashley River Road
Oct 20, 2008
In the heart of the Deep South, beneath trees weighed down by moss and years in the hot South Carolina sun, lies the Ashley River Road, a short stretch of pavement immersed in Southern history and culture. History buffs and tourists alike flock to the area to bask in the presence of elegant plantation homes with sprawling, fragrant gardens and search for antiques, art, and memories of Southern delicacies to take back home.
