Tag: history
The Most Popular Cars of All Time
March 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Whether it’s because of their practicality, capability or funky look, these are the most popular cars throughout the decades.
Top Multi-Generational Travel Spots in the Northeast
March 05, 2020. Angelica Beneke
For memorable, multi-generational getaways that kids, parents and grandparents can enjoy together, you don’t have to travel too far.
Exploring the Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island
March 05, 2020. Sarah Hopkins
Now that many gold coast mansions are open to the public, we can all experience the glitz and glamour of old Long Island.
8 Different Things to Do in NYC
March 05, 2020. Jeanette Zinno
From camping in Queens to zipping down the Hudson, we’ve highlighted the coolest offbeat NYC adventures.
Diamond Mine: 80 Years of the AAA Diamond Program
February 28, 2020. Jerry Ascierto
AAA began inspecting the nation’s hotels and restaurants in 1937, providing detailed descriptions to members on the go.
Weekend Winter Getaways From NYC
February 25, 2020. Sarah Hopkins
Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Leave the city behind with these winter getaways from NYC.
Leonard Miller and the Black American Racers
February 21, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
The automotive pioneer broke barriers and worked endlessly to further the advancements of African Americans in the world of auto racing.
The Best Podcasts to Download for a Long Flight
February 19, 2020. Sarah Hopkins
When you’re stuck in the sky, you’ll be happy to have the best podcasts for a long flight already downloaded on your phone.
Stunning Santa Fe
February 17, 2020. Annie Sherman
Come for the 300-plus sunny days a year, stay for the history, spice and culture.
Nordic Tracks
February 17, 2020. Annie Sherman
Up-and-coming Oslo embraces modernity while keeping an eye on its Viking past.
Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
February 17, 2020. Jennifer Fauci
With its ancient history, a cultural boom and farm-to-table delicacies, the Emerald Isle keeps tradition at the forefront of its past, present and future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moroccan Roll
January 02, 2020. Chris Caswell
Morocco stuns first-time visitors with bustling medinas, otherworldly delights and genuine hospitality.
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.