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Auto History

Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Three-Position Traffic Signal

February 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

With just a grade school education, Morgan invented numerous devices that enhanced people’s lives, including one that revolutionized transportation.

Cars & Trucks

C.R. Patterson and Sons: The First and Only African-American Automobile Company

February 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

In honor of Black History Month, learn how former slave C.R. Patterson and his son Frederick started a business that would eventually build the first cars, rivaling the Model T.

Day Trips

9 NYC Tours: Sightseeing, Pizza and More!

February 02, 2020. Marisa Perjatel

New Yorker or not, there’s always something new to learn on one of the city’s many tours.

Food & Dining

A Vermont Cheese Trail Exists and It’s As Good As You Imagine

January 19, 2020. Molly Clark

For cheese lovers of every flavor, there’s no better trip than the Vermont Cheese Trail.

Travel

Shen Yun: Bringing Traditional Chinese Culture to the Stage

January 15, 2020. AAA Staff

For a dazzling experience unlike any other, see an insightful, awe-inspiring Shen Yun performance during their 2020 tour.

AAA & National Parks

The Road to the National Parks

January 13, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

AAA helped create the Park-to-Park Highway, which connected the country’s 12 western National Parks.

European Tours

Italy: A Favorite Among the Best European Tours

January 06, 2020. AAA Staff

Visit the birthplace of the Renaissance in one of the best European tours AAA has to offer.

Air Travel

Moroccan Roll

January 02, 2020. Chris Caswell

Morocco stuns first-time visitors with bustling medinas, otherworldly delights and genuine hospitality.

AAA

The Nation’s First Road Maps, Courtesy of AAA

December 26, 2019. Jerry Ascierto

AAA produced its first map in 1905, a hand-drawn route on linen, depicting roads in Staten Island, N.Y. The rest is history.

Day Trips

The Times Square Ball Drop: What You Need to Know

December 20, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

Are you planning on watching the Times Square ball drop? Whether you plan to see it in person or on TV, here are the facts you need to know.

AAA

Where Did the First Road Signs Come From?

December 18, 2019. Jerry Ascierto

Starting in 1906, regional AAA clubs across the nation began paying for and installing wooden signs to help motorists find their way.

Food & Dining

Little Italy Restaurant Guide

December 14, 2019. Jeanette Zinno

Explore some of the best places to eat in the Northeast’s Little Italy neighborhoods with our Little Italy restaurant guide.

Day Trips

Experience the Magic of The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

December 04, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is holiday fun for the whole family.

Day Trips

Day Trips for Kids in the Northeast

November 27, 2019. Angelica Beneke

Take your kids on a break from their routine with our picks for fun-filled day trips for kids in the Northeast.

Hotels & Resorts

10 Ways to Relax During Your Bimini Vacation

November 25, 2019. Robert Yaniz Jr

Today’s world moves at a breakneck pace. But every now and again you need to slow down and practice self-care. Resorts World Bimini has you covered in that department. This 750-acre tropical paradise is fully equipped with everything needed to shake off the stresses of your daily life. From white-sand beaches to a natural beauty…