East Coast Adventures
From Maine lobster festivals to Florida's Fantasy Fest—great East Coast events, organized by state. Start planning to hit the road.
Explore festivals, nature, music, food and drink, sports, and history events that make memorable RV destinations. Choose your RV and book your trip when you find an event to attend.
One of New England's largest outdoor art festivals takes over the charming seaport village of Mystic. Over 300 artists line the streets while the historic seaport and tall ships provide the perfect backdrop.
RV Tip: Seaport RV Park in Mystic puts you within walking distance of the festival and the famous Mystic Seaport Museum. Book months ahead.
Visit the event websiteOne of New England's biggest waterfront festivals celebrates the Long Island Sound's legendary oyster harvest with shucking contests, live music, and a boat parade. Over 80,000 people pack the SoNo waterfront for three days of briny bliss.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 30 minutes east and has one of Connecticut's best beachfront RV campgrounds. Arrive Friday to beat the weekend rush.
Visit the event websiteWorld-class jazz under the stars in the scenic Litchfield Hills — one of Connecticut's most beloved summer traditions. Internationally known artists perform on the lawn of a historic New England estate with the rolling hills as a backdrop.
RV Tip: Black Rock State Park is 20 minutes away with wooded sites and a beautiful lake. Bring a blanket and wine for the lawn — it's a perfect RV weekend getaway.
Visit the event websiteOne of the PGA Tour's most fan-friendly events draws top pros to TPC River Highlands every June. General admission tickets are affordable and the course layout lets you get close to the action — follow your favorite players hole to hole.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 30 minutes away. Many fans tailgate near the course — check the tournament site for RV parking options in adjacent lots.
Visit the event websiteOne of New England's oldest agricultural fairs since 1809 celebrates Connecticut's farming heritage with livestock shows, demolition derbies, live music, and classic fair food over four days.
RV Tip: Charlie Brown Campground is 15 minutes away in Eastford with full hookups. The fair's old-fashioned charm makes this a great family RV destination.
Visit the event websiteConnecticut's largest agricultural fair brings together over 200,000 visitors for four days of livestock competitions, carnival rides, tractor pulls, and the kind of honest New England fair food you can only find in autumn.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is nearby and perfect for combining with a fall beach walk before the fair closes for the season.
Visit the event websiteConnecticut's premier apple festival celebrates the fall harvest with U-pick orchards, fresh cider doughnuts, craft vendors, and live music in the heart of New England's apple country. Both Glastonbury and Southington hold their own beloved versions.
RV Tip: River Bend Campground in Union is worth the detour — charming wooded sites in the northeast corner of the state. Pick up a cider jug for your campfire night.
Sixteen days of free and ticketed performances, lectures, and art installations fill Yale's campus and New Haven's streets — from street theatre to world-renowned speakers. One of the most intellectually stimulating festivals on the East Coast.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 20 minutes away. Take Metro-North from Old Saybrook into New Haven to avoid city parking entirely.
Visit the event websiteOne of the East Coast's best free outdoor jazz festivals fills the New Haven Green with world-class performers over three summer evenings. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy jazz under the stars surrounded by Yale's iconic architecture.
RV Tip: Camp in the Cockaponset State Forest campground and drive into New Haven for the evening performances — free parking is available on weekends.
One of the premier American craft shows on the East Coast features 200+ juried artisans on the Guilford Green, one of New England's prettiest village commons. Ceramics, jewelry, glass, and woodwork from some of the country's finest craftspeople.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 5 miles away — arrive the night before to score a prime RV site and walk the beach before the Expo opens.
Hartford's most delicious festival brings together dozens of the city's top restaurants on Pratt Street for a multi-day outdoor food celebration with live music, craft beer, and the full range of the city's diverse culinary scene.
RV Tip: Lake Compounce campground in Bristol is 20 minutes from Hartford. Combine the Taste festival with a day at the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America.
Hartford's beloved Fourth of July celebration fills Riverside Park and the Connecticut River waterfront with live concerts, fireworks, a boat parade, and one of New England's most spirited Independence Day parties.
RV Tip: Lake Compounce campground in Bristol is 20 minutes away. Head into Hartford by midday to claim your riverfront spot before the crowds arrive.
America's oldest continuously operating amusement park (since 1846) offers classic coasters, a massive waterpark, and Halloween Haunted Graveyard in fall — all in the hills of central Connecticut. Wildcat wooden coaster and Boulder Dash are bucket-list rides.
RV Tip: Lake Compounce has its own RV campground directly on property — you can walk to the park entrance. The Halloween season events are especially worth booking for.
Visit the event websiteBy gaslight and lantern, costumed guides lead visitors through the 19th-century seaport village for one of New England's most atmospheric holiday experiences. The tall ships frosted in holiday lights on the river are genuinely magical.
RV Tip: Seaport RV Park stays open into fall — call ahead for winter availability. The overnight in Mystic after the lantern tour is one of the most charming RV experiences on the East Coast.
Visit the event websiteConnecticut's 40+ wineries throw open their doors for harvest weekends of tastings, vineyard tours, live music, and food pairings set against the state's spectacular fall foliage. The Litchfield Hills wine country is particularly stunning in October.
RV Tip: Black Rock State Park in Watertown puts you right in the heart of Litchfield Hills wine country. Map out 3-4 wineries for a perfect Saturday loop.
Visit the event websiteWhen Greenfield Hill's legendary dogwood trees explode into bloom, the community throws a weeks-long celebration with garden tours, an antiques show, and live music amid thousands of flowering dogwoods — one of New England's most beautiful spring spectacles.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park opens for the season in May and is 40 minutes away. Spring weekends fill fast — book as soon as reservations open.
Mark Twain's spectacular Victorian mansion hosts summer concerts, literary festivals, and guided tours of the ornate rooms where he wrote Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The house is one of the most beautifully preserved literary landmarks in America.
RV Tip: Lake Compounce campground in Bristol is 20 minutes away. Book a guided tour of the Twain House — the upstairs billiard room alone is worth the trip.
New England's largest indoor flower and garden show fills the Connecticut Convention Center with elaborate garden installations, expert lectures, and tens of thousands of blooming plants — a glorious midwinter escape when you're dreaming of spring.
RV Tip: This is a great off-season RV trip when campgrounds near Hartford offer discounted rates. Pair with a visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in America.
One of Connecticut's most prestigious juried art festivals draws 150+ national artists to Jesup Green in downtown Westport for a weekend of fine art, sculpture, and photography in one of New England's most affluent and art-friendly towns.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 45 minutes east along the coast. Combine with dinner at one of Westport's excellent farm-to-table restaurants after the festival.
Honoring Bridgeport's most famous native son, P.T. Barnum, this multi-week festival features a spectacular July 4th fireworks show, a grand street parade, and carnival events celebrating the showman's legacy in the city he once served as mayor.
RV Tip: Hammonasset Beach State Park is 40 minutes east. The fireworks show over Long Island Sound is one of Connecticut's biggest — arrive early to claim a waterfront viewing spot.
One of the East Coast's premier multi-day music festivals draws 80,000+ fans to The Woodlands. Multiple stages, surprise guests, and an electric campground atmosphere you have to experience.
RV Tip: The festival has dedicated RV camping on-site — register early through their site. Best spots go in January.
Visit the event websiteDelaware's biggest annual event packs ten days with top country and rock concerts, livestock shows, harness racing, carnival rides, and the full range of fair food classics. Over 300,000 visitors make the pilgrimage to Harrington every summer.
RV Tip: The fairgrounds offer RV camping on-site for the duration. Book directly through the State Fair website — spots adjacent to the entertainment stages fill first.
Visit the event websiteDelaware's premier jazz festival fills Rehoboth Beach's venues and outdoor stages with national jazz talent over four October days — after the summer crowds have gone and the town is at its most relaxed and beautiful.
RV Tip: Delaware Seashore State Park has RV sites just 2 miles from Rehoboth and stays open through October. The beach in fall is magical — cool, quiet, and strikingly beautiful.
Visit the event websiteOne of the country's most uniquely American events pits teams with homemade catapults, trebuchets, and air cannons in competition to hurl pumpkins as far as possible. Records exceed 4,000 feet and the crowd energy is absolutely electric.
RV Tip: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Milford is 20 minutes away and usually has fall availability. This is a fantastic family RV outing — kids absolutely love it.
Visit the event websiteOne of America's most unique political traditions — two days after every election, winning and losing candidates literally ride in the same carriage through Georgetown's streets to bury the hatchet in the town square. Running since 1792.
RV Tip: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Milford is 20 minutes from Georgetown. Return Day only happens in election years — check the Sussex County website for exact dates.
Delaware's capital celebrates its colonial heritage with costumed reenactors, open-air markets, historic home tours, and Revolutionary War demonstrations on the beautiful Dover Green — one of the best-preserved colonial town squares in America.
RV Tip: Killens Pond State Park is 15 minutes south of Dover with full RV hookups. Combine with a visit to the remarkable First State Heritage Park.
Craft beer royalty Dogfish Head hosts a calendar of tap takeovers, brewery tours, and their legendary Analog-A-Go-Go music festival at their Milton brewery and Rehoboth Beach brewpub. The brewery tour of their historic Milton facility is one of the best in America.
RV Tip: Delaware Seashore State Park puts you between the Milton brewery and the Rehoboth brewpub — the perfect base for a Dogfish Head weekend.
Visit the event websiteCape Henlopen State Park sits at a major raptor migration bottleneck where thousands of sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper's hawks, ospreys, and peregrine falcons funnel past on their southward journey every fall — one of the Mid-Atlantic's best hawkwatching spots.
RV Tip: Cape Henlopen State Park has an excellent campground right on the beach. The hawk watch tower is a 10-minute walk from the RV sites.
The DuPont family's original gunpowder mills along the Brandywine Creek come alive with demonstrations of 19th-century crafts, harvest activities, and working machinery exhibits — a fascinating window into America's industrial revolution set amid gorgeous fall foliage.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park is 20 minutes from Hagley and has full hookup RV sites. Combine with a drive through the Brandywine Valley's covered bridge scenic byway.
Visit the event websiteOne of Delaware's largest cultural celebrations fills the Riverfront with live R&B, soul, and gospel performances, cultural vendors, and food from the African diaspora over a June weekend. The festival has grown to be one of the region's most joyful summer events.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park is 20 minutes from Wilmington and a great home base. The Riverfront Wilmington neighborhood has excellent restaurants for a pre-festival dinner.
One of the Mid-Atlantic's most beloved running events sends marathoners and half marathoners through the quiet streets and scenic byways of Delaware's beach communities in the off-season calm of Thanksgiving weekend.
RV Tip: Delaware Seashore State Park stays open through November — off-season rates make this a great value RV getaway. The beach in November is hauntingly beautiful.
Delaware's quieter 'Quiet Resort' hosts free Tuesday and Friday night concerts on the boardwalk all summer, with cover bands, beach music, and the casual ocean breeze that makes Bethany a favorite over the louder beach towns.
RV Tip: Delaware Seashore State Park is 5 miles north with direct beach access. Bethany is the least crowded of Delaware's beach towns — perfect for a laid-back RV beach week.
Delaware's modest but charming peach festival celebrates the state's agricultural heritage with fresh peach products, live music, kids' activities, and the simple pleasure of eating a perfectly ripe Delaware peach in the summer heat.
RV Tip: Killens Pond State Park is 20 minutes south with a beautiful lake and full hookups. Stock up on fresh peaches at the roadside stands along Route 13 on your way down.
Wilmington's family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration fills the downtown with live music, dance performances, art installations, and a spectacular midnight fireworks display over the Brandywine — the best way to ring in the New Year in the First State.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park has winter availability — call ahead to confirm hookup sites are open. A great base for a New Year's RV trip without the Atlantic City crowds.
The Historic Houses of Odessa open their beautifully decorated 18th and 19th-century rooms for the holiday season — an intimate, candlelit look at Delaware's colonial past wrapped in Christmas finery.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park is 20 minutes north. Odessa is one of Delaware's best-kept secrets — a perfectly preserved colonial village that sees only a fraction of the visitors that Williamsburg does.
The Delaware Bay shore hosts one of nature's great spectacles in May: horseshoe crabs spawning by the millions, which draws over a million shorebirds — red knots, ruddy turnstones, sanderlings — in one of the greatest wildlife events on the Eastern Seaboard.
RV Tip: Delaware Seashore State Park is 30 minutes south. The horseshoe crab spawn at Slaughter Beach and Mispillion Harbor is absolutely breathtaking — bring binoculars and arrive at high tide.
Delaware's most charming beach town celebrates summer with an arts and crafts festival on the Lewes Canal, featuring local artisans, food vendors, live music, and the laid-back energy that makes Lewes the most underrated beach destination on the East Coast.
RV Tip: Cape Henlopen State Park is 2 miles from Lewes's historic downtown with excellent beachfront camping. Don't miss the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for a unique RV crossing of the Delaware Bay.
One of Delaware's oldest community traditions turns Rockford Park into a garden party with thousands of spring flowers, plant vendors, food stalls, and children's games — a beloved annual rite of spring since 1921.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park is 20 minutes away and beautiful in early May when the wildflowers are blooming. Wilmington's Brandywine Park is also stunning in spring.
New Castle's beautifully preserved colonial center opens its historic homes and gardens for one day each May — a rare chance to step inside some of Delaware's oldest and most significant buildings, many dating to the 17th century.
RV Tip: Lums Pond State Park is the nearest campground. New Castle is arguably the most intact colonial town in America — this is a must for history lovers.
Eleven days celebrating the Florida strawberry harvest with live concerts, carnival rides, and strawberry shortcake that will ruin store-bought forever. One of the Southeast's longest-running fairs, drawing half a million visitors.
RV Tip: Plant City RV Resort is 3 miles from the fairgrounds. The Tampa area has dozens of state park campgrounds for exploring the region.
Visit the event websiteTen days of parades, street parties, and elaborate costume competitions that transform America's southernmost city into the most festive spot on the East Coast. Fantasy Fest is unlike anything else.
RV Tip: Boyd's Key West Campground is the only RV park right in Key West. Book a year in advance — this is the island's busiest week by far.
Visit the event websiteTampa's largest annual celebration features a full-scale pirate invasion of the waterfront — a mock fleet of 700 boats 'attacks' the city while 300,000+ costumed revelers line the parade route for one of America's most unique civic celebrations.
RV Tip: Hillsborough River State Park is 20 miles from downtown Tampa with full hookups. Plan to be parked before 8am — the waterfront crowds are enormous by midmorning.
Visit the event websiteThe Great American Race kicks off the NASCAR season with 200,000 fans packed into Daytona International Speedway for the most famous stock car race in the world. The Daytona 500 experience — from qualifying to race day — is a bucket-list motorsports event.
RV Tip: Daytona International Speedway has extensive infield RV camping — the ultimate race-weekend experience. Book through the track a full year ahead.
Visit the event websiteThe world's second-largest airshow and aviation fly-in draws 200,000 aviation enthusiasts to Lakeland Linder Airport for six days of spectacular aerial demonstrations, warbird displays, and vintage aircraft you can't see anywhere else.
RV Tip: Sun 'n Fun has extensive on-site RV camping right on the airport property — you fall asleep to the sound of vintage aircraft engines. Book through their website as soon as reservations open.
Visit the event websiteThe world's premier shelling event transforms Sanibel Community Center into a showcase of extraordinary seashell specimens from around the globe. Combine with 'shelling' on Sanibel's legendary beaches — the island's orientation makes it one of the best shelling spots on earth.
RV Tip: Koreshan State Park in Estero is 20 minutes from the Sanibel Causeway with full hookup sites. Cross the causeway by bike for the Shell Fair — RV parking on Sanibel is extremely limited.
Visit the event websiteOne of the world's premier electronic music festivals takes over Bayfront Park in Miami for three days with the biggest names in EDM performing on multiple massive stages. Ultra is the anchor event of Miami Music Week.
RV Tip: Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park is Miami's best RV park — 30 minutes from downtown with full hookups. Take the Metrorail to Brickell to avoid downtown parking entirely.
Visit the event websiteThe world's most prestigious art fair transforms Miami Beach every December with galleries from 35+ countries showing extraordinary contemporary art. The satellite fairs, beach installations, and parties make the entire city a living art event.
RV Tip: Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park is the best RV base for Art Basel. The free public installations on the beach and in Wynwood are outstanding — you don't need a ticket to experience most of it.
Visit the event websiteOne of the nation's top free jazz festivals draws world-class performers to Coachman Park on Clearwater's stunning waterfront for four October evenings. Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, and many jazz legends have graced this stage.
RV Tip: Fort De Soto Park is 30 minutes south of Clearwater with an excellent beach campground — one of Florida's best. Book months ahead; October weekends are extremely popular.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest in-water boat show lines Fort Lauderdale's waterways with over 1,000 vessels — from kayaks to superyachts — along with waterfront exhibits, nautical gear, and the full spectacle of South Florida's boating culture.
RV Tip: Easterlin Park in Oakland Park is a hidden gem with full hookups just 3 miles from the boat show. Fort Lauderdale's waterfront restaurant scene is excellent for evening dining.
Visit the event websiteOne of Florida's most prestigious film festivals screens 200+ international and independent films across 10 days at venues throughout downtown Sarasota — a culturally sophisticated alternative to Florida's beach scene.
RV Tip: Oscar Scherer State Park is 15 miles south of Sarasota with full hookups and a beautiful coastal scrub habitat. The beaches at Siesta Key (rated #1 in the US) are 15 minutes away.
Visit the event websiteNorthwest Florida's largest outdoor festival celebrates the Gulf's legendary seafood — Gulf shrimp, oysters, grouper, and crab — along the gorgeous Pensacola waterfront with live music, 100+ crafters, and some of the freshest seafood in America.
RV Tip: Big Lagoon State Park is 15 miles from downtown with full hookups and stunning views of Perdido Bay. Pensacola Beach's white sand — ranked among America's best — is 10 minutes from the festival.
One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country fills Hemming Park and downtown Jacksonville with world-class performers for three days over Memorial Day weekend. Over 100,000 fans attend this beloved Florida tradition.
RV Tip: Hanna Park in Jacksonville Beach has full hookup RV sites just 15 miles from downtown — and the beach is steps away. Book early for Memorial Day weekend.
Visit the event websiteDisney's longest-running food event transforms EPCOT's World Showcase into a global culinary tour with 30+ marketplace booths serving dishes and wines from around the world — plus celebrity chef demonstrations and live concerts nightly.
RV Tip: Fort Wilderness Resort at Disney World has an exceptional RV campground with full hookups and theme park transportation included. Book months ahead — this is one of Disney's most popular accommodations.
Visit the event websiteOne of the most prestigious events on the ATP and WTA tours draws all the world's top players to Hard Rock Stadium for two weeks of elite tennis in perfect Florida spring weather. The facility is world-class and the atmosphere rivals any Grand Slam.
RV Tip: Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park in Miami is 30 minutes from the stadium. Session tickets are available at various price points — early rounds offer great value with multiple matches on show courts.
Visit the event websiteFort Myers celebrates its most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison, with a spectacular parade of illuminated floats, a craft show, a 5K road race, and tours of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates — one of Florida's most fascinating historic sites.
RV Tip: Koreshan State Park in Estero is 20 minutes from Fort Myers with beautiful wooded camping. The Edison & Ford Estates tour is outstanding — book ahead for the evening candlelight tour.
Visit the event websiteFlorida's premier birding event celebrates the state's extraordinary spring migration with guided field trips, kayak birding tours, and expert presentations across the Suwannee River region — where Florida's vast wetlands support an astonishing range of species.
RV Tip: Ichetucknee Springs State Park is nearby with full hookups — one of Florida's crown jewels. Tube the spring-fed river, spot limpkins and anhingas, and sleep to the sound of frogs.
The Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and top civilian aerobatic performers roar over Fort Lauderdale Beach in one of Florida's largest free spectacles. The beach becomes a natural grandstand for half a million spectators each year.
RV Tip: Easterlin Park in Oakland Park is 3 miles from the air show beach with full hookups. Find your spot on the beach by 9am — prime viewing positions go fast.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's oldest city celebrates its deep Celtic roots with pipe bands, fiddle competitions, Irish dancing, and authentic Celtic cuisine in the atmospheric setting of historic St. Augustine — a perfect midwinter escape.
RV Tip: Anastasia State Park has one of Florida's best campgrounds right next to St. Augustine — full hookups, beach access, and a 5-minute drive to the historic district. Book months ahead.
The Apple Capital of Georgia hosts two packed weekends of apple orchards, live music, craft vendors, and fried apple pies set against the backdrop of Blue Ridge Mountain fall foliage. One of the Southeast's most beloved fall traditions.
RV Tip: Fort Mountain State Park is 20 miles away and has full hookups with mountain views. Pair with a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Visit the event websiteThe second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country winds through Savannah's moss-draped squares, turning the city's famous outdoor social scene into one giant block party. The Savannah River glows green.
RV Tip: Skidaway Island State Park is 15 minutes from downtown Savannah — one of Georgia's most beautiful campgrounds. Reserve in January.
Visit the event websiteThe most prestigious major in golf takes place at Augusta National — a cathedral of the sport where every azalea bloom and perfectly manicured fairway is part of the legend. Practice round badges are easier to obtain than tournament tickets and still unforgettable.
RV Tip: Thousand Trails campground in Augusta has full hookup RV sites 8 miles from Augusta National. Book a year ahead — everything fills during Masters Week. Practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday offer the best fan experience.
Visit the event websiteOne of the nation's largest free jazz festivals draws 100,000+ fans to Piedmont Park for three days of world-class performances over Memorial Day weekend. The Atlanta skyline frames the main stage in a setting that rivals any festival in America.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park campground has full hookups 16 miles from Piedmont Park. Take MARTA from Decatur station into the festival — free from city parking headaches.
Visit the event websiteAtlanta's premier rock and indie music festival fills Central Park with three days of top-tier alternative, indie, and classic rock across multiple stages. The lineup consistently rivals Coachella for guitar-driven music fans.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park campground is the best RV base for Atlanta festivals. MARTA's Blue Line connects to the festival venue — leave the RV parked and ride in.
Visit the event websiteOne of the Southeast's largest Renaissance fairs builds an entire 16th-century English village on 32 acres for eight weekends — with jousting tournaments, human chess, roaming performers, and extraordinary craft artisans.
RV Tip: Sweetwater Creek State Park has full hookups 30 minutes from the festival. Weekday visits are less crowded and the same full experience — worth taking a day off for.
Visit the event websiteThe Savannah College of Art and Design hosts one of the South's most prestigious film festivals, screening world premieres and hosting major Hollywood talent in the atmospheric venues of historic Savannah. The city's Spanish moss and candlelit squares make every screening feel cinematic.
RV Tip: Skidaway Island State Park is 15 minutes from downtown Savannah. The festival concentrates in the historic district — stay for dinner at one of Savannah's acclaimed restaurants after evening screenings.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest exposed granite outcropping hosts America's largest laser show nightly — a spectacular projection of lights and music on the 825-foot mountain face. The summit cable car and hiking trail offer stunning views across metro Atlanta.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park's campground is right inside the park with full hookups — you can watch the laser show from your RV site or walk to the main viewing lawn. Book the sites nearest the lake.
Visit the event websiteJekyll Island's gorgeous Atlantic beach hosts this beloved celebration of beach music and shag dancing, drawing classic Carolina beach music artists and dedicated fans to one of Georgia's most pristine barrier island beaches.
RV Tip: Jekyll Island Campground is right on the oceanfront with full hookups — one of the best beach RV campgrounds in the South. The island's 23 miles of bike paths make it perfect for exploring by bicycle.
Visit the event websiteThe Peach Capital of the World hosts a rollicking celebration of the Georgia peach with the world's largest peach cobbler (over 9,000 pounds), live music, carnival rides, and U-pick orchards — all in the height of peach season.
RV Tip: Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area in Macon is 30 minutes away with full hookup RV sites. Stop at one of the roadside peach stands along US-341 — fresh Georgia peaches at peak ripeness are extraordinary.
Atlanta's premier culinary festival brings together 100+ restaurants across Midtown for a weekend of tastings, cooking demonstrations, and signature cocktails celebrating the extraordinary diversity of Atlanta's food scene.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park campground is 20 minutes from Midtown. MARTA makes getting to the festival easy — park the RV and ride in.
Atlanta's most eclectic neighborhood transforms for Halloween with one of the city's wildest costume parades, live music, haunted houses, and the full spectacle of L5P's counterculture creativity on full display.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park campground is your best bet. Atlanta's Little Five Points neighborhood is worth visiting any time of year — it's one of the East Coast's most unique urban neighborhoods.
The South's most quintessential comfort dish gets a full festival treatment on Jekyll Island's oceanfront, with chef competitions, live music, and the freshest Georgia shrimp served a dozen different ways against the backdrop of the Atlantic.
RV Tip: Jekyll Island Campground's oceanfront sites are the best in the Southeast for beach RV camping. Book months ahead — fall weather on Jekyll Island is exceptional.
One of America's premier urban cycling races sends professional and amateur cyclists through the streets of downtown Athens in a thrilling night race that has been the crown jewel of criterium racing since 1979.
RV Tip: Watson Mill Bridge State Park is 20 miles from Athens with full hookups near the Broad River. Athens's vibrant music scene (REM's hometown) and excellent food make it a fantastic overnight stop.
Rock City's famous mountaintop rock formations are transformed into a luminous winter wonderland with over a million lights, illuminated gnomes, and spectacular vistas over seven states on a clear night. One of the South's most magical holiday experiences.
RV Tip: Cloudland Canyon State Park is 20 miles from Lookout Mountain with full hookup RV sites and stunning canyon views. The holiday season crowds are worth braving for this extraordinary light show.
Visit the event websiteGeorgia's largest barrier island is a federally protected wilderness accessible only by ferry — wild horses roam the beach, sea turtles nest in the dunes, and crumbling Carnegie mansion ruins stand in overgrown gardens. There is nowhere else like it.
RV Tip: Crooked River State Park near St. Marys has full hookups and is the launching point for Cumberland Island ferries. This is one of the most extraordinary day trips accessible from an East Coast RV trip.
Visit the event websiteThe historic Augusta Canal — one of America's oldest industrial canals, built in 1845 — hosts a beloved flatwater racing event each fall, drawing rowing clubs, canoe teams, and kayak racers from across the Southeast.
RV Tip: Thousand Trails in Augusta has full hookups. The Augusta Canal trail is one of the best walks/bike rides in Georgia — the towpath runs 7 miles through stunning lowland scenery.
One of the Top 10 film festivals in the US screens 150+ independent films, shorts, and documentaries over ten days at the historic Plaza Theatre and other Atlanta venues. Georgia's booming film industry gives this festival a unique behind-the-scenes access.
RV Tip: Stone Mountain Park is your best RV base for Atlanta. MARTA makes the festival accessible without dealing with downtown parking.
Visit the event websiteOne of the South's most impressive wineries celebrates harvest season with vineyard tours, barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live music at their European-style resort estate north of Atlanta.
RV Tip: Elijah Clark State Park on Lake Strom Thurmond is 2 hours away, but for day visitors, Chateau Elan is worth the drive from Stone Mountain Park. The winery's Sunday brunch is exceptional.
Acadia is bucket-list RV territory — carriage roads, granite peaks, and the famous sunrise view from Cadillac Mountain. The rocky Maine coast in an RV is one of the greatest road trips in America.
RV Tip: Blackwoods and Seawall campgrounds are inside the park. Book via recreation.gov as soon as the window opens in January.
Visit the event websiteFive days of lobster, live music, sea princess pageants, and maritime madness in Midcoast Maine. Over 20,000 pounds of lobster are served during the week. Combine it with a drive up the coast to Acadia.
RV Tip: Megunticook Campground by the Sea in Rockport is minutes from Rockland and the harbor. Coastal sites fill in April.
Visit the event websiteAcadia in fall foliage is one of the most spectacular sights in New England — birch and maple explode across the carriage road network while the granite summits glow gold above a sapphire ocean. Cadillac Mountain at sunrise during peak foliage is genuinely transcendent.
RV Tip: Blackwoods campground stays open through November — book immediately when the October window opens on recreation.gov. Fall crowds are smaller than summer and the park is at its most beautiful.
Visit the event websitePortland has been called America's best food city for its size — and Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore it. Prix-fixe menus at the city's extraordinary collection of restaurants — from Eventide Oyster Co. to Fore Street — make the city's dining scene affordable.
RV Tip: Wassamki Springs campground in Scarborough is 10 miles from Portland's Old Port and opens in May. Off-season stays may require motel accommodation — but Portland in March is worth it.
Since 1965, Yarmouth's beloved clam festival has celebrated Maine's extraordinary shellfish culture with a fried clam cooking competition, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and the kind of community spirit that makes Maine's small towns so irresistible.
RV Tip: Wassamki Springs in Scarborough is the nearest full-service campground, 15 miles away. Yarmouth is just off I-95 — easy to stop on the way to or from Acadia.
Visit the event websiteCamden Harbor fills with the legendary fleet of Maine's historic windjammer schooners for the most spectacular tall ship gathering in New England. The Saturday evening schooner parade and the Sunday-morning sailing regatta are breathtaking.
RV Tip: Camden Hills State Park campground overlooks the harbor — you can watch the windjammers from your RV site. Sites here are some of the most scenic in New England. Book months ahead.
The rich waters of the Gulf of Maine — fed by the cold Labrador Current — support one of the most productive whale watching grounds on the Atlantic Coast. Finback, minke, humpback, and the rare North Atlantic right whale are regularly sighted on the 3-4 hour offshore excursions.
RV Tip: Blackwoods campground inside Acadia is 5 miles from Bar Harbor's whale watch docks. Book the first morning departure for the best wildlife sightings.
Giant pumpkins weighing up to 2,000 pounds compete in Damariscotta before being hollowed out and raced down the river by brave paddlers — one of the most uniquely Maine events imaginable, set against spectacular fall foliage in Midcoast Maine.
RV Tip: Lake Pemaquid Campground in Damariscotta is right in town with full hookup sites. The Giant Pumpkin Regatta is one of those events you'll talk about for years.
Visit the event websiteMaine's premier Scottish heritage celebration on the Bowdoin College campus features caber tossing, highland dancing, pipe band competitions, and clan gatherings — a full day of Celtic culture and athletic spectacle on one of New England's most beautiful college campuses.
RV Tip: Thomas Point Beach Campground in Brunswick has full hookups right on the tidal cove — and the campground itself hosts festivals including the Maine Celtic Celebration. It's one of Maine's most charming campgrounds.
Visit the event websiteMaine's most spirited beach town offers seven miles of golden sand, a classic amusement pier with rides and arcades, nightly live music, and the full carnival atmosphere of a classic New England beach resort — beloved by Québécois vacationers and Mainers alike.
RV Tip: Old Orchard Beach Campground is right in town, walking distance to the pier and beach. Book the early June or late August shoulder season for lower rates and smaller crowds.
Over 150 Maine sugarhouses throw open their doors on one Sunday each March for free maple syrup tastings, sugar house tours, and fresh-made maple candy as the taps run during the height of sugaring season — a delicious and deeply authentic Maine experience.
RV Tip: Many campgrounds are still closed in late March — call ahead or plan a day trip from a motel. The drive through western Maine's sugar maple forests in early spring is hauntingly beautiful.
One of New England's most charming holiday celebrations fills Kennebunkport with lobster trap Christmas trees, carriage rides, a Christmas parade, and the full spectacle of a Maine coastal village dressed in holiday lights and fresh-fallen snow.
RV Tip: Salty Acres Campground in Kennebunkport stays open with limited winter sites — call ahead. This is a magical off-season RV destination with virtually no crowds and extraordinary holiday atmosphere.
Visit the event websiteThe hike up Mt. Battie in Camden Hills State Park during peak fall foliage rewards you with one of the most famous views in New England — a 360-degree panorama of gold and crimson hillsides above a harbor full of windjammers and sailboats.
RV Tip: Camden Hills State Park campground is one of Maine's finest — full hookups with direct park trail access. Book the summit overlook sites months ahead for the October foliage window.
Portland's premier culinary festival celebrates the Maine harvest with lobster dinners, oyster bars, artisan cheese tastings, and craft spirits events overlooking the beautiful Portland waterfront — a showcase for one of America's greatest regional food cultures.
RV Tip: Wassamki Springs in Scarborough is 10 miles away. The festival is a great complement to a fall foliage road trip — Portland's restaurant scene rewards extended exploration.
Visit the event websiteOne of New England's most beloved film festivals screens over 100 films from 40+ countries at the gorgeous restored Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville — an intimate, cinephile-friendly event that punches far above its weight in programming quality.
RV Tip: Peaks-Kenny State Park on Sebec Lake is 30 minutes from Waterville with full hookups and beautiful lake swimming. The Maine highlands are gorgeous in July.
Visit the event websiteThe 'City of Ships' celebrates its extraordinary shipbuilding heritage with a fireworks spectacular over the Kennebec River, a parade, live music, and tours of the Maine Maritime Museum — home to the largest collection of American boatbuilding history.
RV Tip: Thomas Point Beach Campground in Brunswick is 10 miles from Bath. The Maine Maritime Museum is worth a full day — the historic shipyard is fascinating.
L.L. Bean's flagship store stays open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — and during the holiday season, the whole town of Freeport turns into a festive shopping village with lights, carol singers, and a kind of Norman Rockwell Christmas energy.
RV Tip: Many campgrounds are closed in winter — plan to use it as a day stop on a winter road trip. L.L. Bean at midnight in the snow is a uniquely Maine experience worth staying up for.
Maine's most photographed lighthouse stands on dramatic wave-sculpted granite ledges at Pemaquid Point — and the sunset cruise around its base, with seals lounging on offshore rocks and ospreys diving overhead, is one of the defining Maine experiences.
RV Tip: Lake Pemaquid Campground in Damariscotta has full hookups 10 miles away. The Pemaquid area — including Colonial Pemaquid and Pemaquid Beach — is one of Maine's most rewarding coastal regions.
Ogunquit has been one of America's great artist colonies since the 1890s, and the summer season brings gallery openings, the Ogunquit Playhouse's acclaimed theater productions, and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art — all steps from a breathtaking beach.
RV Tip: Pinederosa Camping Area in Ogunquit is a classic Maine campground walking distance from Marginal Way. The 1.25-mile coastal cliff walk above the Atlantic is not to be missed.
Visit the event websiteOne of the Northeast's best bluegrass festivals unfolds on the shores of a tidal cove at Thomas Point Beach — three days of national and regional acoustic music in one of Maine's most beautiful outdoor settings.
RV Tip: Thomas Point Beach Campground is the festival venue — you camp right where the music happens. Reserve immediately when tickets go on sale; this is one of Maine's most beloved annual events.
Visit the event websiteOnce a year, the Bay Bridge closes to traffic so tens of thousands of walkers can cross on foot. The 4.3-mile round trip offers stunning views of the Chesapeake — one of the great annual walks on the East Coast.
RV Tip: Sandy Point State Park at the bridge's west foot has RV hookups. Arrive the night before and walk over in the morning.
Visit the event websiteThe Blue Angels and a dozen stunt teams roar over the beach in one of the Eastern Seaboard's most spectacular free air shows. Watch from the sand with a full aerial performance right overhead.
RV Tip: Castaways RV Resort is 10 minutes south of the beach in Berlin, MD. Grab a site facing west for beautiful sunsets.
Visit the event websiteThe second jewel of the Triple Crown thunders around Pimlico's historic oval in one of America's great sporting traditions. The Preakness infield is one of horse racing's legendary party scenes — and the racing itself is world class.
RV Tip: Patapsco Valley State Park has RV camping 20 minutes from Pimlico. Book general admission to the infield for the most authentic Preakness experience — festive, loud, and unforgettable.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest and longest-running Renaissance festivals in America builds a full 16th-century English village on 27 acres for ten weekends, complete with jousting, human chess, a full-size replica of an English village, and 200+ artisan craftspeople.
RV Tip: Patuxent River State Park is 30 minutes away. The festival runs 10 consecutive weekends — each one has a different themed weekend that changes the experience significantly.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's largest free outdoor arts festival transforms Baltimore's Station North arts district for three days with fine art exhibitions, live music across multiple stages, public art installations, juried crafts, and over 350,000 attendees.
RV Tip: Patapsco Valley State Park is 20 minutes from the festival. The Light Rail from the park area connects to the festival — skip the city parking and enjoy the RV-to-rail experience.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest in-water sailboat show fills Annapolis's City Dock and harbor with over 250 new sailboats for sale — from daysailers to offshore bluewater cruisers. The spectacle of the harbor full of masts is extraordinary, and the powerboat show follows the week after.
RV Tip: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is 30 minutes from Annapolis. Downtown Annapolis in October — after the summer crowds — is one of the most pleasant places on the Chesapeake.
Visit the event websiteBaltimore's premier independent film event screens adventurous, director-driven cinema across four days at the historic Parkway Theatre — a beautifully restored 1915 movie palace in Station North — and other unique Baltimore venues.
RV Tip: Patapsco Valley State Park has excellent RV camping 20 minutes from Baltimore's Station North. The neighborhood around the festival is home to excellent restaurants and bars.
Visit the event websiteMaryland's western mountains put on one of the Mid-Atlantic's most spectacular fall foliage displays around Deep Creek Lake — and the Autumn Glory Festival celebrates it with a spectacular foliage parade, craft shows, and four days of mountain community events.
RV Tip: Swallow Falls State Park has full hookup RV sites right in the Garrett County mountains. Swallow Falls itself — Maryland's tallest waterfall — is spectacular amid fall foliage.
Maryland's premier wine event brings together 30+ Maryland wineries at the Carroll County Farm Museum for two days of tastings, live music, artisan food, and the gorgeous fall colors of Central Maryland farm country.
RV Tip: Ramblin' Pines Campground in Woodbine is 25 minutes away. Carroll County's rolling farmland in late September is beautiful — plan extra time to explore the covered bridges of the region.
Visit the event websiteThe extraordinary maritime museum in St. Michaels celebrates the working boats of the Chesapeake Bay with skipjack races, wooden boat shows, crab picking demonstrations, and guided tours of the historic lighthouse — all in one of the Eastern Shore's most charming towns.
RV Tip: Martinak State Park in Denton is 30 minutes from St. Michaels with full hookup sites. St. Michaels's Main Street restaurants are excellent for a special dinner after the museum.
Visit the event websiteThe 'Decoy Capital of the World' celebrates the extraordinary folk art tradition of carved and painted waterfowl decoys, with hundreds of carvers, collectors, and wildlife artists gathering in this beautiful Susquehanna River town at the head of the Chesapeake Bay.
RV Tip: Susquehanna State Park has full hookup RV sites on the river 5 miles from Havre de Grace. The town's waterfront park is perfect for an evening stroll after the festival.
Visit the event websiteFrederick's beloved minor league baseball team plays in Nymeo Field, a classic small-town ballpark in one of Maryland's most charming historic cities. Friday night fireworks, affordable tickets, and the genuine minor league baseball experience.
RV Tip: Gambrill State Park has RV sites 10 minutes from downtown Frederick. Frederick's downtown restaurant scene and Civil War history make it an excellent two-night RV destination.
The Chesapeake Bay's legendary oysters take center stage at this beloved fall festival on the waterfront — with raw bars, oyster shucking competitions, crab soup, and live music celebrating Maryland's most iconic culinary tradition.
RV Tip: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is 30 minutes from Annapolis. Annapolis in late October — after the sailboat show — is peaceful, beautiful, and absolutely worth the trip.
The world's largest billfish tournament draws 300+ offshore fishing boats to Ocean City's Bahia Marina for the richest prize purse in recreational fishing — over $6 million. Even non-anglers flock to the weigh-in dock to see the massive fish brought in each evening.
RV Tip: Castaways RV Resort in Berlin is 10 miles from the Bahia Marina weigh-in dock. The white marlin weigh-in at sunset is free to watch and genuinely spectacular.
Visit the event websiteMaryland's most popular craft fair takes over the Maryland Fairgrounds with 500+ juried artisans across three weekends in October and November — the largest fine arts and crafts show in the Mid-Atlantic. Excellent quality and a great holiday shopping option.
RV Tip: Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg has full hookup RV sites just 10 minutes from the fairgrounds. Maryland's fall foliage peaks right during the fair's October weekends.
Visit the event websiteMaryland's Assateague Island hosts wild ponies that roam the beach and dunes freely — you can park your car within feet of them on the beach road. The island's 37-mile barrier beach is one of the most dramatic undeveloped coastlines on the East Coast.
RV Tip: Assateague Island National Seashore has a campground right on the ocean beach with primitive and hookup sites. Waking up to ponies outside your RV window is an experience you simply can't replicate anywhere else.
Visit the event websiteBaltimore's beloved monthly arts market fills Station North's Charles Street with local artists, food trucks, musicians, and community energy on the first Sunday of each month — a wonderful window into Baltimore's vibrant creative scene.
RV Tip: Patapsco Valley State Park is 20 minutes from Station North. The Light Rail connects to the neighborhood — a perfect low-stress way to explore Baltimore from your RV base.
The world's most famous footrace winds 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, attracting 30,000 runners and a million spectators. Even if you're not running, the energy along the route — especially Heartbreak Hill — is electric.
RV Tip: Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort in Foxborough is 25 miles from Boston. Take the commuter rail in — parking race day is essentially impossible.
Visit the event websiteThe summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra sets up in the Berkshire Hills for a summer of world-class classical, jazz, and popular concerts. Lawn tickets are affordable — bring a blanket and wine under the stars.
RV Tip: October Mountain State Forest has beautiful wooded sites 15 minutes from Tanglewood. Pair with a Berkshires farm-to-table dinner.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's most haunted city transforms all month with ghost tours, psychic fairs, costume contests, haunted houses, and a spectacular Witch City vibe that peaks on Halloween weekend. Over 500,000 visitors descend on Salem in October.
RV Tip: Pines Campground in Salisbury is 30 minutes from Salem. Take the MBTA Commuter Rail from Beverly or Newburyport into Salem — RV parking in the city during October is essentially impossible.
Visit the event websiteProvincetown's legendary celebration of LGBTQ+ culture transforms the very tip of Cape Cod into the world's most exuberant week of parades, themed parties, beach performances, and the creative spirit that has defined P-town for decades.
RV Tip: Nickerson State Park in Brewster has full hookups 30 miles from Provincetown. Take the ferry from Wellfleet or the Province Lands shuttle — driving into P-town during Carnival is not recommended.
One of America's largest Independence Day celebrations fills Boston's historic harbor for six days with tall ship tours, Revolutionary War reenactments, chowder competitions, concerts, and the Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert and fireworks extravaganza.
RV Tip: Normandy Farms in Foxborough is 25 miles away. Book a harbor cruise on the 4th — watching the fireworks from the water with the Boston skyline behind them is spectacular.
Visit the event websiteThe island's oldest community tradition brings together Vineyard farmers, craftspeople, and community members for four days of livestock shows, pie contests, live music, and the authentic agricultural heritage of Martha's Vineyard — a world away from the celebrity scene.
RV Tip: The ferry from Woods Hole is the only way to bring an RV to the Vineyard, and large RVs may have size restrictions — call the Steamship Authority to confirm before planning. Day-tripping from a Cape Cod campground is often easier.
America's oldest fishing port celebrates its maritime heritage with a spectacular fleet of traditional schooners racing in Gloucester Harbor — one of the most beautiful sailing spectacles in New England. The parade of sail on Sunday is breathtaking.
RV Tip: Salisbury Beach State Reservation has full hookup RV sites 30 minutes from Gloucester. The drive along Cape Ann's coast to Gloucester is one of the most beautiful in Massachusetts.
Visit the event websiteThe oldest and most celebrated dance festival in America presents ten weeks of world-class ballet, modern dance, tap, and international dance forms in the Berkshire Hills. Free outdoor performances every week, plus the signature Ted Shawn Theatre.
RV Tip: October Mountain State Forest is 30 minutes from Jacob's Pillow with beautiful wooded sites. The free outside performances on Wednesdays and Sundays are extraordinary quality at no cost.
Visit the event websiteThe largest free folk festival in the nation fills six stages and the streets of historic Lowell with traditional music from around the world — Irish, Cambodian, blues, zydeco, Appalachian — reflecting the extraordinary immigrant heritage of this mill city.
RV Tip: Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover is 30 minutes from Lowell with full hookup sites. Lowell National Historical Park's mill museums are free and worth a half day — one of America's great industrial history sites.
Visit the event websiteOne of the most competitive and beloved road races in America sends elite runners along a spectacular 7-mile course from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights Beach — a bucket-list race for serious runners and an electric spectator event with 10,000 runners.
RV Tip: Nickerson State Park in Brewster has full hookups 20 miles from the race course. Cape Cod in mid-August is crowded — book campground sites as far in advance as possible.
Visit the event websiteNew England's great fair showcases all six New England states over 17 consecutive days with state-specific pavilions, livestock competitions, major concerts, carnival rides, and the extraordinary Avenue of States — one of the true classic American fair experiences.
RV Tip: Nora's Pond Campground in Hampden is 20 minutes away. Weekday visits are significantly less crowded — the fair is especially good on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Visit the event websiteThe largest outdoor antique and collectibles market in the world transforms a mile of Route 20 in Brimfield into a treasure hunter's paradise three times a year — 6,000+ dealers selling everything from folk art to Mid-Century furniture to vintage jewelry.
RV Tip: There are a dozen private campgrounds near Brimfield that cater specifically to show visitors. Many are in fields with no hookups — bring a generator. Arrive Tuesday for the best selection before crowds peak on the weekend.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest two-day rowing event draws 11,000 rowers in 2,000+ boats from 25+ countries for a spectacular parade of athletic performance along the Charles River in Cambridge — one of the great spectator events in American sport.
RV Tip: Normandy Farms in Foxborough is the best RV base for Boston. The Anderson Memorial Bridge and Magazine Beach are the best spectator spots — arrive by 9am to claim your place.
Visit the event websiteFalmouth's legendary July 4th celebration on the Village Green — with the parade, live music, and fireworks over Vineyard Sound — captures everything quintessential about a New England Independence Day. One of the finest small-town Fourth celebrations in America.
RV Tip: Nickerson State Park in Brewster has full hookups 25 miles from Falmouth. For July 4th on the Cape, book camping 6 months ahead — sites evaporate almost immediately.
Plymouth's extraordinary concentration of history — the Mayflower II, Plimoth Patuxent living history museum, and Plymouth Rock — anchors a summer of colonial re-enactments, Native Wampanoag cultural demonstrations, and maritime history that brings America's founding story to life.
RV Tip: Plymouth Rock Campground is 3 miles from the waterfront with full hookups. Plimoth Patuxent is one of the finest living history museums in America — budget a full day.
Visit the event websiteOne of the most prestigious food and wine events in New England brings Michelin-starred chefs, top sommeliers, and culinary luminaries to the cobblestone streets of Nantucket for four days of extraordinary dinners, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
RV Tip: The Steamship Authority does allow RVs on the Nantucket ferry (call to confirm size limits), but it's expensive. Many visitors use Hyannis as a base and day-trip to the island. Hyannis KOA is 10 minutes from the ferry terminal.
Visit the event websiteDozens of brilliantly colored hot air balloons lift off from the Pioneer Valley with the Connecticut River and Vermont hills as a backdrop — mass ascensions at dawn and dusk are breathtaking, and tethered rides are available throughout the day.
RV Tip: Barton Cove Campground on the Connecticut River in Gill is just 5 miles away and is one of the most scenic riverside campgrounds in western Massachusetts. Canoe rentals available at the campground.
America's most-painted building — the red lobster shack on Rockport's Bradley Wharf — is the focal point of this charming art colony town's summer gallery season, outdoor art shows, and music events on Cape Ann's gorgeous granite coast.
RV Tip: Salisbury Beach State Reservation has full hookups 30 minutes from Rockport. The drive along Route 127 around Cape Ann's shore is one of the most beautiful coastal drives in New England.
The Berkshires' most beloved fall event celebrates the harvest with a farmers market, pumpkin decorating, live folk music, and extraordinary autumn gardens at the Berkshire Botanical Garden — set against the Norman Rockwell landscape of Stockbridge.
RV Tip: October Mountain State Forest has full hookups 20 minutes away. This is also the perfect time to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum and take the Mohawk Trail — both at their finest in early October.
Visit the event websiteLoon Mountain Resort transforms into a craft beer lover's paradise with dozens of New England breweries pouring alongside live music on the mountain. Set at the base of the White Mountains with gondola rides, hiking trails, and stunning summit views just steps away.
RV Tip: Franconia Notch State Park is 10 miles north and has RV sites inside one of New Hampshire's most spectacular mountain gorges. Pair the festival with a hike to Flume Gorge or a ride up the Aerial Tramway.
Visit the event websiteThe record-setting pumpkin festival attempts to light thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns at once, turning the town into a glowing, grinning spectacle against New England's fiery autumn colors.
RV Tip: Gunstock Mountain Resort campground is 10 miles away with mountain views and full hookups. Pair with Lakes Region leaf peeping.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's oldest and longest-running motorcycle rally (since 1916) draws 300,000+ riders to the Lakes Region for a week of rides, concerts, hill climbs at Gunstock, and the spectacular gathering of motorcycles at Weirs Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.
RV Tip: Gunstock Campground has full hookup RV sites directly at the rally's central venue. Book months ahead — the campground is one of the best seats in the house for the entire week.
Visit the event websiteThe highest peak in the Northeast (6,288 ft) offers a breathtaking auto road to the summit — where 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' bumper stickers are the most earned in New England. The summit's weather is famously extreme, and the view above the clouds is unforgettable.
RV Tip: Dolly Copp Campground inside White Mountain National Forest is 5 miles from the Auto Road base with primitive RV sites. The descent from the summit in the RV requires the same precautions as any large vehicle — read the guidelines before you go.
Visit the event websiteThe oldest craft fair in America (since 1933) brings together 200+ of New Hampshire's finest juried artisans at Sunapee Mountain resort for nine days — a beautiful setting on Mt. Sunapee with exceptional fine crafts, demonstrations, and live music.
RV Tip: Pillsbury State Park in Washington has primitive sites 30 minutes away. The Craftsmen's Fair is one of the finest craft events in New England — extraordinary quality across all media.
Visit the event websiteNew Hampshire's only ocean beach hosts one of New England's largest seafood festivals — with 60+ restaurants serving lobster, clam chowder, fried clams, and every conceivable seafood preparation along the beach boardwalk, plus live music and cooking competitions.
RV Tip: Tidewater Campground in Hampton is 2 miles from the festival with full hookups. Hampton Beach in September is at its most pleasant — summer crowds gone, warm water, and beautiful fall light.
Visit the event websitePortsmouth's beloved waterfront park hosts a full summer of free outdoor theater, concerts, and dance performances on the Piscataqua River — one of the most charming free arts festivals in New England, in one of New Hampshire's most beautifully preserved colonial cities.
RV Tip: Tidewater Campground in Hampton is 15 miles from Portsmouth. Explore Strawbery Banke Museum by day and catch a Prescott Park performance in the evening — a perfect Portsmouth summer day.
Visit the event websiteNew Hampshire's largest one-day street festival fills Dover's historic downtown with 300+ artisan vendors, live music, apple-themed food, and the gorgeous color of New Hampshire fall foliage — drawing 50,000 visitors to this charming mill city.
RV Tip: Hampton Beach State Park (seasonal) is 20 miles from Dover. New Hampshire's seacoast region in early October is stunning — the foliage here peaks earlier than inland due to maritime influence.
Portsmouth's ten-acre living history museum becomes a glowing colonial village for the holiday season with candlelit windows, costumed interpreters, period music, and holiday tours of authentically restored homes from the 17th through 20th centuries.
RV Tip: This is a winter trip — most NH campgrounds are closed. Consider it as an overnight motel trip or confirm winter RV availability at Tidewater Campground.
Visit the event websiteThe 'Magic Mile' at New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosts two NASCAR Cup Series weekends each summer — the only major speedway in New England, drawing massive crowds to one of the most driver-challenging tracks on the circuit.
RV Tip: The Speedway has extensive infield RV camping — the ultimate NASCAR RV weekend. Book through the track's website immediately when race weekends are announced. Infield spots with track views sell out first.
Visit the event websiteThe Mount Washington Valley hosts New Hampshire's most spectacular balloon festival with dozens of hot air balloons lifting off against the backdrop of the White Mountains — with the Presidential Range as a backdrop for the morning ascensions.
RV Tip: White Mountain National Forest has several campgrounds in the Conway area with RV sites. North Conway's proximity to the Kancamagus Highway makes it an unbeatable base for a White Mountains RV week.
Excellent jazz and blues performers fill the outdoor venues of North Conway Village for a September weekend perfectly timed with the first blush of White Mountain fall foliage — an intimate, well-curated festival in one of New England's most dramatic settings.
RV Tip: Saco River Camping Area in Conway has full hookup sites right on the river 5 miles from North Conway. The Kancamagus Highway in mid-September is at the beginning of foliage — absolutely worth the drive.
Jackson's famous red covered bridge — New Hampshire's most photographed — stands at the entrance to a picturesque valley of farms, ski trails, and mountain streams at the foot of Wildcat Mountain. Peak foliage here draws photographers from across New England.
RV Tip: Glen Ellis Family Campground is 5 miles from Jackson with full hookups. The drive from Jackson over Pinkham Notch to the base of Mount Washington during peak foliage is one of the most spectacular drives in New England.
New Hampshire's thriving craft beer scene comes together under one roof at the SNHU Arena in Manchester for the state's largest craft beer event — over 80 breweries, hundreds of beers, live music, and the enthusiastic energy of a state that takes its craft beer very seriously.
RV Tip: Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown is 15 minutes from Manchester with full hookup RV sites. Manchester's redeveloped Millyard is worth exploring the following morning.
Visit the event websiteIce fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee reaches its annual peak with the Alton Bay Ice Fishing Derby — hundreds of ice shanties covering the bay, cash prizes for the biggest catch, and the uniquely New Hampshire spectacle of an entire village on frozen water.
RV Tip: Most campgrounds are closed, but this is a great day trip from a motel in Laconia or Alton. The lake freezes hard enough by February for snowmobiles and even small aircraft to land.
Franconia Notch State Park contains Flume Gorge, Echo Lake, the Basin, and the most dramatic mountain scenery in New Hampshire — all set against the White Mountains' finest fall foliage. The Appalachian Trail crosses the notch and Franconia Ridge is one of the greatest ridgeline hikes in the East.
RV Tip: Lafayette Place Campground inside Franconia Notch has full hookup sites within walking distance of every trailhead. This campground books out for fall foliage weekends as soon as reservations open in January.
One of America's oldest seaside resorts comes alive with food, music, and art as the Victorian town shakes off winter. Walking tours, brewery crawls, and whale-watching trips fill the long weekend.
RV Tip: Cape May's Seashore Campground is only 5 miles from the lighthouse. Book early — it fills fast in spring.
The largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America launches 100+ balloons from the fields of Solberg Airport over three days — with mass ascensions at dawn and dusk, fireworks, and top musical performers each night.
RV Tip: Four Seasons Family Campground in Pilesgrove is 45 minutes away. The dawn mass ascension is the event's highlight — arrive at Solberg by 5:30am on Saturday to watch dozens of balloons inflate and lift off together.
Visit the event websiteThe legendary Jersey Shore music city that launched Bruce Springsteen hosts one of the East Coast's great music festival weekends — with top acts at the Stone Pony and multiple venues across the city's extraordinarily vibrant music scene.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park in Wall is 15 minutes from Asbury Park with full hookups. The Asbury Park boardwalk has been completely revitalized — spend a full day exploring before the evening shows.
Cape May's extraordinary fall culinary weekend gathers the region's finest chefs and winemakers for tastings, wine dinners, cooking demonstrations, and a Grand Tasting at one of America's most beautifully preserved Victorian seaside towns.
RV Tip: Cape May's Seashore Campground is open through mid-October. Cape May in September is the very best time to visit — warm water, 70-degree days, and a fraction of the summer crowds.
One of the Jersey Shore's most popular summer events fills Belmar's Silver Lake park with 50+ seafood vendors, live music, craft beer, and the fresh-off-the-boat catches that make New Jersey's summer seafood scene extraordinary.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park in Wall is 20 minutes from Belmar. The Jersey Shore in June — before the big summer crowds arrive — is ideal RV territory with lower campground prices.
Visit the event websiteThe heart of the Pine Barrens — one of the most unique ecosystems in the eastern US — comes alive with Appalachian and folk music in October, celebrating the Pines' unique culture with old-time music, local cranberry harvest traditions, and campfire storytelling.
RV Tip: Wharton State Forest's Batsto campground is 20 minutes from Chatsworth. The Pine Barrens in October — with the cranberry harvest and fall color on the Atlantic white cedar swamps — is genuinely haunting and beautiful.
A multi-day camping music festival set deep in the heart of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Into The Pines brings together live music, workshops, a kids camp corner, a vendor row, and a community-first vibe in one of the most unique ecosystems on the East Coast. Performers span folk, Americana, indie, and roots genres under a canopy of pitch pines.
RV Tip: Hammonton sits right in the Pine Barrens — Wharton State Forest campgrounds are nearby. Being a camping festival, RV-goers are right at home. Check intothepinesfestival.com for the latest lineup and ticket info.
Visit the event websiteThe self-proclaimed 'Capital of the Pines' hosts one of South Jersey's most beloved fall traditions — celebrating the Pine Barrens cranberry harvest with local vendors, crafters, live music, and food. The charming village of Chatsworth fills with thousands of visitors amid a stunning fall foliage backdrop.
RV Tip: Wharton State Forest campgrounds are minutes away. October cranberry harvest season in the Pine Barrens is spectacular — the flooded bogs turn vivid red and the air smells of pine and cedar.
One of New Jersey's most charming Oktoberfest celebrations unfolds beside the iconic Red Mill — one of the most photographed landmarks in the state. German food, craft beers, live polka and folk music, and artisan vendors fill the grounds along the scenic South Branch of the Raritan River.
RV Tip: Round Valley Reservoir State Park is 15 minutes away with one of New Jersey's best RV campgrounds. Clinton's picturesque downtown is worth a stroll before the festival.
The beautifully restored 18th-century village of Historic Smithville hosts a fall Oktoberfest with artisan crafters, seasonal food, live entertainment, and the charming cobblestone village atmosphere that makes this South Jersey gem one of the region's most visited destinations.
RV Tip: Wharton State Forest and Bass River State Forest are both within 30 minutes. Smithville is right in the heart of South Jersey — an easy day trip from almost any Pine Barrens campsite.
A massive four-day beachfront country music festival on the legendary Wildwood beach draws top-name country acts to an oceanfront stage with the Atlantic as a backdrop. One of the biggest country music events on the East Coast, Barefoot is a perfect blend of Jersey Shore summer and Nashville vibes.
RV Tip: Cape May County campgrounds are excellent — Seashore Campground in Cape May and Holly Shores in Cape May Court House are both within 20–30 minutes. Cape May County in June is ideal: warm, uncrowded, and affordable.
A sprawling multi-city music, comedy, and arts festival taking place across Newark, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City throughout June. North to Shore celebrates New Jersey's extraordinary cultural diversity with headline performers at iconic venues across three very different New Jersey cities.
RV Tip: With events spread across the state, base camp at Allaire State Park (near Asbury Park) for the shore events, or Cheesequake State Park for Newark shows. The festival's multi-city format makes it perfect for an RV road trip across New Jersey.
One of the East Coast's premier jazz events brings world-class musicians to the Victorian splendor of Cape May twice a year — in April and November. Intimate performances at historic hotels and outdoor stages make this one of the most unique jazz festival experiences anywhere on the coast.
RV Tip: Cape May's Seashore Campground is the go-to for Cape May events. The fall edition in November is particularly magical — crisp air, minimal crowds, and the Victorian architecture lit up for the season.
Thousands of Jeep enthusiasts descend on the Wildwood beachfront for one of the largest Jeep events on the East Coast. The hard-packed Wildwood beach becomes a rolling showcase of custom Jeeps, lifted rigs, off-road builds, and accessories — with organized beach drives and club gatherings throughout the weekend.
RV Tip: Cape May County campgrounds fill up — book well in advance. The Wildwood beach is wide enough to park RVs right at the water's edge during certain events. Check wildwoodsnj.com for beach RV access rules.
Classic and custom cars line Ocean City's world-famous boardwalk for one of the Jersey Shore's most scenic car shows. With the ocean on one side and a parade of beautiful machines on the other, the boardwalk becomes a rolling museum of American automotive history.
RV Tip: Ocean City has strict rules against alcohol and gambling, making it one of the most family-friendly Shore destinations. Beachcomber Campground in Cape May Court House is 15 minutes south — a great base for Ocean City events.
One of the largest indoor classic car shows on the East Coast fills the Atlantic City Convention Center with hundreds of stunning vehicles — from pre-war classics to muscle cars and custom street rods. The spring timing and Convention Center location make it a great shoulder-season destination.
RV Tip: Atlantic City has RV parking near the Boardwalk. The spring show is before peak season — campgrounds in Cape May County and the Pine Barrens are uncrowded and priced well.
New Jersey's only purpose-built road racing facility hosts a full season of motorsports events including MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing, vintage car races, track days, and high-performance driving events. The two circuits — Thunderbolt and Lightning — offer some of the best road racing viewing on the East Coast.
RV Tip: NJMP has on-site RV parking and camping during major race weekends — you can camp trackside. Belleplain State Forest is 20 minutes away for a quieter option. Check njmp.com for the season schedule.
One of the most beloved music festivals on the East Coast brings major headliners to the Asbury Park beachfront each fall — with two days of rock, indie, and alternative acts on oceanfront stages. The combination of world-class music, the iconic Asbury Park boardwalk, and crisp September air makes this a bucket-list festival.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park in Wall is 15 minutes from Asbury Park with full hookup sites. September at the Jersey Shore is ideal — warm days, cool nights, and no summer crowds.
The wide, flat Wildwood beach — one of the broadest on the East Coast — hosts one of the largest kite festivals in the US, with professional kite fliers from around the world launching massive display kites, synchronised teams, and interactive demos. Free to attend and spectacular to watch.
RV Tip: Wildwood's campgrounds and those in Cape May County fill quickly in late May. The Wildwood beach is so wide you can watch from an RV chair at the water's edge — bring a beach chair and enjoy the show.
One of New Jersey's most magical summer traditions lights up the back bays of Ocean City as elaborately decorated boats parade through the lagoons in a dazzling nighttime spectacle. Homeowners along the route decorate their docks and homes, creating a mile-long waterfront light show.
RV Tip: Beachcomber Campground in Cape May Court House is 15 minutes from Ocean City. Claim a spot along the bay early — the parade route fills with spectators hours before showtime.
The Atlantic City Airshow — 'Thunder Over the Boardwalk' — brings the US Air Force Thunderbirds and other top military and civilian aerobatic acts to the skies over the Atlantic City Boardwalk in a free, world-class air show. The Boardwalk provides miles of unobstructed viewing.
RV Tip: The Airshow is free from the beach and Boardwalk — set up early with chairs. Atlantic City has large RV lots near the Boardwalk. Stay the night and enjoy the casinos and restaurants after the show.
Throughout the summer, New Jersey's boardwalk towns — Ocean City, Asbury Park, Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach, and others — host weekend craft fairs and artisan markets along the boardwalk. Local artists, jewelry makers, wood crafters, and food vendors fill the oceanfront promenades.
RV Tip: Any Cape May County or Monmouth County campground puts you within range of multiple boardwalk towns. Summer weekend craft shows are perfect for a spontaneous RV shore day.
New Jersey's status as the Garden State shines each spring with strawberry festivals at farms and fairgrounds across the state — from Cream Ridge in Monmouth County to Burlington County's farm country. Fresh-picked strawberries, shortcake, local produce, and family activities celebrate the first harvest of the season.
RV Tip: Burlington County and Monmouth County campgrounds put you in the heart of NJ's strawberry farm belt. Pick-your-own strawberry farms often operate alongside festivals — a great add-on for the kids.
Hammonton — the self-proclaimed Blueberry Capital of the World — celebrates its claim to fame each June with a massive street festival featuring local farm stands, blueberry everything (pies, smoothies, preserves, muffins), live music, and a parade through the downtown. New Jersey produces more blueberries than almost any state in the nation.
RV Tip: Wharton State Forest campgrounds are 20 minutes away. U-pick blueberry farms surround Hammonton — arrive early in the morning before the heat for the best picking.
New Jersey's farm country comes alive each October with elaborate corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, cider pressing, and fall harvest festivals at farms across Burlington, Salem, and Monmouth counties. The crisp air, colorful foliage, and farm-fresh food make this one of the most enjoyable RV weekends of the year.
RV Tip: Wharton State Forest, Bass River State Forest, and Allaire State Park are all open in October. South Jersey farm country in fall — from Salem County's apple orchards to Burlington County's pumpkin patches — is a hidden gem.
New Jersey's growing wine and culinary scene is celebrated at food and wine festivals held across the state each fall — from the vineyard-rich soils of Cape May County's Outer Coastal Plain to the Highlands wine trail. Local wineries, craft breweries, and top chefs showcase New Jersey's surprising agricultural bounty.
RV Tip: Cape May County's wineries cluster around the Outer Coastal Plain AVA — Belleplain State Forest puts you among the vineyards. Amalthea Cellars and Willow Creek Winery are standouts close to South Jersey campgrounds.
One of the first signs of spring on the Jersey Shore brings thousands of seafood lovers to Point Pleasant Beach's boardwalk for a weekend of clam chowder, stuffed flounder, and the fresh seafood that makes the Jersey Shore's restaurant scene underrated nationally.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park opens for the season in spring — call ahead for early March availability. Point Pleasant Beach in late March has the boardwalk almost entirely to yourself.
New Jersey's sprawling state fair in Sussex County draws 150,000+ visitors for two weeks of livestock shows, demolition derbies, carnival rides, major concerts, and the full agricultural heritage of northern New Jersey's farming communities.
RV Tip: Panther Lake Camping Resort in Andover is 10 minutes from the fairgrounds with full hookup sites. Sussex County's farmland and the nearby Delaware Water Gap make the surrounding area worth a multi-day RV stay.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's oldest standing lighthouse (built 1764) opens for tours on weekends at Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook unit — with spectacular views of Manhattan's skyline from the top and pristine Atlantic beaches stretching seven miles to the north.
RV Tip: Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge has full hookup RV sites 30 minutes from Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook's ocean beach on the bay side is one of New Jersey's most scenic picnic spots.
Visit the event websiteThe historic Delaware Water Gap — where the Delaware River cuts through the Kittatinny Ridge — hosts a summer of jazz and blues performances at Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, drawing serious music fans to this beautiful mountain river town.
RV Tip: Worthington State Forest on the NJ side of the river has primitive RV-accessible sites. The Delaware Water Gap trail and the Appalachian Trail intersection make this one of the best multi-day hiking destinations in the Mid-Atlantic.
Visit the event websiteCape May is one of the great birding destinations in the Western Hemisphere — a geographic bottleneck where millions of migrating hawks, warblers, shorebirds, and raptors concentrate each fall. The October festival offers expert-guided field trips to see this spectacular migration.
RV Tip: Cape May's Seashore Campground is open through mid-October. Higbee Beach at dawn during hawk migration week is one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on the East Coast.
Visit the event websiteOne of the most scenic marathons in the northeast runs along the beautiful Jersey Shore oceanfront in Long Branch, with stunning ocean views along the entire course. The half marathon and full marathon both finish at Ocean Avenue's beachfront.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park in Wall is 20 minutes from the race start. Spring on the Jersey Shore — with uncrowded campgrounds and moderate prices — is some of the best RV value in the region.
Visit the event websiteOne of the East Coast's most respected independent film festivals screens over 300 films across multiple Hoboken venues — with Manhattan's skyline a constant backdrop for a film event that has launched numerous award-winning directors.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City is 10 minutes from Hoboken by light rail — one of the few RV campgrounds with direct New York metro area access. Unbeatable views of the Manhattan skyline.
Visit the event websiteOne of New Jersey's oldest agricultural fairs (since 1860) fills the Harmony fairgrounds with livestock shows, tractor pulls, carnival rides, and the genuine agricultural heritage of Warren County's beautiful Delaware River valley farmland.
RV Tip: Delaware River Family Campground in Columbia is 10 miles away with full hookups on the Delaware River. The Warren County area is dramatically undervisited — beautiful river valley scenery and excellent hiking.
The Blue Angels headline this spectacular free beachfront air show over Wildwood's five miles of beach — one of the largest free air shows on the East Coast, with the wide, flat Wildwood Beach providing a natural amphitheater for half a million spectators.
RV Tip: Beachcomber Camping Resort in Cape May Court House is 15 minutes from Wildwood Beach. Find your spot on the northern end of the beach by 9am for the best view of the show.
Visit the event websiteSeaside Heights' iconic boardwalk and Funtown Pier anchor a summer of festivals, concerts, fireworks, and the essential Jersey Shore beach culture that inspired a generation of boardwalk memories. The boardwalk's rides and funnel cake are classic America.
RV Tip: Surf & Stream Campground in Toms River is 5 miles from the Seaside boardwalk with full hookup sites. Weeknight visits have the most manageable crowds.
Princeton's elite summer festival brings world-class opera, chamber music, and jazz to the stunning venues of Princeton University's campus and the McCarter Theatre — one of the finest small-scale performing arts festivals in the Northeast.
RV Tip: Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge is 45 minutes from Princeton with full hookup RV sites. Princeton's architecture and university campus are worth a morning walk before the evening performances.
Visit the event websiteOne of the East Coast's largest zombie walk events fills Asbury Park's legendary boardwalk with thousands of elaborately costumed undead for a Halloween weekend celebration that perfectly suits this boardwalk city's edge and creativity.
RV Tip: Allaire State Park in Wall is 15 minutes away. Asbury Park's Halloween weekend is extremely festive — the Paramount Theatre hosts Halloween shows and the Stone Pony runs special performances throughout.
The hallowed grounds of the original 1969 Woodstock festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts now host world-class concerts all summer against the backdrop of rolling Catskill foothills. Pair with a drive through the Hudson Valley's vineyards, farms, and artist towns.
RV Tip: Rip Van Winkle Campground along the Hudson is 45 minutes away and a beautiful base for exploring the whole valley. Book shows at Bethel Woods well ahead — sold-out nights are common.
Visit the event websiteThe oldest sporting venue in America hosts the country's most prestigious summer racing meet. The Travers Stakes, champagne breakfasts in the morning, and cocktails trackside in the afternoon — Saratoga at its finest.
RV Tip: Saratoga RV Park is 3 miles from the track. Spring for a paddock pass and watch the horses up close before the races.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest balloon festivals in the Northeast launches dozens of hot air balloons over the Adirondack foothills at sunrise and dusk. The early morning mass ascension — watching 60+ balloons rise through the mist — is genuinely breathtaking.
RV Tip: Lake George RV Park is 10 miles north and has all the amenities. Get up for the 6am launch — it's worth the alarm.
Visit the event websiteThe most famous parade in America sends giant character balloons, celebrity floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus down Central Park West and Broadway to Herald Square — a Thanksgiving tradition since 1924 that draws 3.5 million spectators to the city streets.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City is the only practical RV campground for NYC events — 10 minutes by light rail from the parade route. Take PATH or light rail across; driving to Manhattan on Thanksgiving is inadvisable.
The world's largest marathon sends 50,000+ runners through all five New York boroughs past 2 million spectators — from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan to Central Park. The most electric single-day sporting event in New York.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City is your best bet. The Brooklyn waterfront neighborhoods (miles 7-13) offer the most accessible spectator spots on race morning.
New York's premier wine region — with 130+ wineries along the beautiful Finger Lakes — hosts its largest festival at Watkins Glen International Raceway, with 80+ winery exhibitors, live music, and the extraordinary backdrop of Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes hills.
RV Tip: Watkins Glen State Park has a campground right in the gorge — one of the most dramatic campgrounds in the eastern US. The gorge trail through 19 waterfalls is extraordinary and a mile from the festival.
Visit the event websiteOne of the world's largest jazz festivals fills nine days with 1,700+ artists performing on outdoor stages and in clubs across downtown Rochester — the largest mostly free jazz festival in North America. 200,000+ attendees make this a genuine world-class event.
RV Tip: Letchworth State Park is 35 miles from Rochester and is one of the most spectacular gorge campgrounds in the East. Base there for the festival and also explore the 'Grand Canyon of the East.'
Visit the event websiteThe world's greatest celebration of the pungent bulb draws 50,000+ garlic lovers to the Hudson Valley for two days of cooking demonstrations, garlic-themed food, music, and a remarkable 50+ varieties of garlic on display. The Hudson Valley fall foliage just starting to turn adds to the spectacle.
RV Tip: Rip Van Winkle Campground in Catskill is 30 minutes from Saugerties on the beautiful Hudson River. The Catskills in late September offer exceptional fall hiking.
Visit the event websiteOne of America's oldest state fairs (since 1841) fills the New York State Fairgrounds with 13 days of major concert headliners, livestock competitions, regional food exhibits, and the extraordinary diversity of New York State's agricultural and cultural heritage.
RV Tip: The Fairgrounds has on-site RV camping directly adjacent to the gates. Weekday visits offer shorter lines and the same quality experience.
Visit the event websiteOne of America's greatest natural road courses winds through the Finger Lakes hills for both the NASCAR Cup Series and INDYCAR Grand Prix events — a road racing experience unlike any oval track, with dramatic elevation changes and 90 years of motorsport history.
RV Tip: Watkins Glen State Park campground is 2 miles from the track. Infield camping at the track is available directly through the Speedway. The gorge trails are open during race week for morning hikes.
Visit the event websiteThe East End's spectacular wine country — 60+ wineries on the North and South Forks — hosts its premier tasting event at Long Island's most beautiful vineyard estates, with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.
RV Tip: Shinnecock County Park in Southampton has RV sites 30 miles from the major Hamptons wineries. The North Fork wine trail from Riverhead to Orient Point is one of the most beautiful wine drives in the country.
Robert De Niro's landmark film festival in downtown Manhattan screens world premieres across 10 days at venues throughout Tribeca and lower Manhattan — celebrating independent film with a passionate New York City audience.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City is your NYC RV base. PATH train gets you to lower Manhattan quickly — the area around Tribeca is extraordinary for exploration.
Visit the event websiteThe 'Grand Canyon of the East' — a 17-mile gorge with three major waterfalls and walls up to 600 feet high — is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the eastern US, and in fall foliage season it becomes absolutely breathtaking.
RV Tip: Letchworth State Park has an exceptional campground with full hookup sites right above the gorge rim. Book fall foliage weekends in January when recreation.gov opens the window.
Visit the event websiteSaratoga Springs — one of America's most beautifully preserved Victorian spa cities — hosts summer gallery walks, art exhibitions, and cultural events that complement the racing season. The National Museum of Racing and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center make it a complete arts destination.
RV Tip: Saratoga RV Park is 3 miles from the city center. Saratoga Springs is genuinely one of the most charming small cities in America — plan two full days to appreciate it properly.
Baseball's holiest weekend brings the Hall of Fame induction ceremony to the village of Cooperstown — where the National Baseball Hall of Fame stands in the most perfect small-town setting in American sport. The Cooperstown Dreams Park youth tournament fills the town with baseball energy all summer.
RV Tip: Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground is 3 miles from the village and the preferred campground for Hall of Fame Weekend. Book 12 months ahead — this weekend is sold out within hours of opening.
Visit the event websiteNew York City's premier music festival fills Citi Field's grounds with three days of headliners across multiple stages — drawing A-list artists across pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music to the only major outdoor music festival in the five boroughs.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City is the go-to RV base for all NYC events. The 7 Train from Willets Point-Mets makes getting to Citi Field seamless.
Visit the event websiteNamed for Merle Watson, son of the legendary Doc Watson, MerleFest is one of the country's premier Americana music festivals. Four days on the campus of Wilkes Community College in the Blue Ridge foothills feature 100+ artists across 13 stages — bluegrass, old-time, country, and folk at its finest.
RV Tip: On-site RV camping is available directly on the festival grounds. Register as soon as tickets go on sale — spots adjacent to the main stages sell out immediately.
Visit the event websiteBluegrass royalty descends on the barrier islands of North Carolina for four days of front-porch music under Spanish moss and coastal breezes. Family-friendly and wonderfully laid-back.
RV Tip: Oregon Inlet Campground inside Cape Hatteras National Seashore puts you right on the water. Reserve 6 months out.
Visit the event websiteRun half a marathon through the dunes and marshes of Cape Hatteras National Seashore with the famous striped lighthouse as your backdrop. The off-season outer banks are quiet, wild, and hauntingly beautiful.
RV Tip: Oregon Inlet and Cape Point campgrounds are open through fall. You may have the beach nearly to yourself in November.
Coastal North Carolina's best seafood festival celebrates shrimp, blue crab, oysters, and fresh local fish along the Pamlico River waterfront. Local chefs compete in a cook-off while live music fills the park.
RV Tip: Washington Waterfront RV Park sits right on the river. Stay extra nights to explore the Pamlico Sound by kayak.
America's largest private home — George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre French chateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains — is decorated with thousands of candles, Christmas trees, and garlands for one of the most spectacular holiday experiences in the South. The candlelit evenings in the Banquet Hall defy description.
RV Tip: French Broad River Campground in Asheville is 10 miles from Biltmore and stays open through December. Book Biltmore evening tickets months ahead — they sell out in early fall.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's oldest folk festival — running since 1928 — fills the Asheville Civic Center with clogging, flatfoot dancing, old-time fiddling, and bluegrass that defines the Appalachian musical tradition. Free outdoor performances on Pack Square are open to all.
RV Tip: Bear Creek RV Park in Asheville has full hookups 5 miles from downtown. Asheville's extraordinary dining and craft beer scene makes it a perfect 3-night RV destination.
Wilmington celebrates spring with four days of garden tours, star-studded concerts, a grand street parade, and the spectacular bloom of thousands of azaleas throughout the city's antebellum gardens and historic district — one of the South's great spring festivals.
RV Tip: Wilmington KOA Holiday is 10 miles from downtown and the nearby Cape Fear River. Wrightsville Beach — among North Carolina's finest — is 20 minutes away.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest and most authentic Scottish Highland Games in North America takes place at 4,000 feet on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain — with caber tossing, piping competitions, clan gatherings, and Highland dancing against the most dramatic mountain scenery in the southern Appalachians.
RV Tip: Linville Falls Campground in the Blue Ridge Parkway is 10 miles away — one of the most scenic National Park Service campgrounds in the South. Book months ahead for the July games weekend.
Visit the event websiteThe International Bluegrass Music Association's annual gathering fills downtown Raleigh with the best in bluegrass — a week of industry panels, jam sessions in hotel hallways at all hours, ticketed concerts, and free outdoor performances on Fayetteville Street.
RV Tip: Raleigh KOA has full hookup sites 15 miles from downtown. The free outdoor Big Wide Open festival at the end of IBMA week is one of the best free music events in the South.
Visit the event websiteNorth Carolina's beloved Blue Ridge mountain theme park runs a 1917 steam locomotive through the High Country with live western shows, gold panning, carnival rides, and the mountain nostalgia that has made Tweetsie a family tradition for three generations.
RV Tip: Price Park Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway is 10 miles from Tweetsie with stunning mountain sites. The Parkway in summer is one of America's great RV drives.
Visit the event websiteOne of North Carolina's largest festivals fills Wilmington's beautiful Cape Fear River waterfront with two days of live music on multiple stages, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks, and the full energy of one of the South's most underrated coastal cities in fall.
RV Tip: Wilmington KOA Holiday is 10 miles from the Riverfest site. Wilmington in October is one of the best times to visit — the historic district, WWII battleship, and surrounding beaches are at their least crowded.
NASCAR's home track hosts two of the most prestigious events on the Cup Series calendar — the Coca-Cola 600 (the longest race on the schedule) and the Bank of America ROVAL 500, which uses both the oval and a road course layout. The Speedway Club and infield experience are world class.
RV Tip: The Speedway has extensive infield RV camping in designated lots — the ultimate NASCAR camping experience. Book through the Speedway website immediately when race week hospitality packages go on sale.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest hang gliding competition fills the skies above Jockey's Ridge — the tallest natural sand dune on the East Coast — with gliders competing at the very location where the Wright Brothers first achieved powered flight nearby at Kill Devil Hills.
RV Tip: Cape Hatteras National Seashore campgrounds stay open through fall. Jockey's Ridge State Park is spectacular at sunset — the dunes at golden hour are unforgettable.
One of the South's most eclectic and well-curated folk festivals brings together traditional Appalachian, African American, Latino, and immigrant musical traditions to downtown Greensboro's LeBauer Park — a free, family-friendly celebration of North Carolina's rich cultural diversity.
RV Tip: Greensboro KOA has full hookup RV sites 15 minutes from downtown. Greensboro's history museums — particularly the International Civil Rights Center — are outstanding.
Visit the event websiteWilmington's beloved blues festival brings national and regional blues artists to multiple venues across the historic port city for a weekend of authentic blues music in one of North Carolina's most charming and underrated destinations.
RV Tip: Wilmington KOA is your best RV base. Combine the blues festival with a morning visit to the USS North Carolina battleship memorial — one of the most impressive WWII warships preserved on the East Coast.
Roanoke Island's charming waterfront town sends dozens of decorated boats glowing with Christmas lights across Shallowbag Bay in one of North Carolina's most beloved holiday traditions — followed by caroling, Santa visits, and a coastal Christmas market.
RV Tip: Oregon Inlet Campground is closed in winter, but the Cape Hatteras area has private RV parks that stay open. The Outer Banks in December is spectacularly uncrowded and hauntingly beautiful.
One of the Southeast's most beloved craft breweries hosts outdoor concerts in their Black Mountain taproom backyard — regional and national acts performing in the shadow of the Black Mountains as the Swannanoa River rushes past. Exceptional craft beer, great music, and mountain air.
RV Tip: Lake Powhatan Recreation Area in the Pisgah National Forest is 30 minutes from Black Mountain with full hookup sites. The Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville south through Pisgah is world-class RV touring territory.
The Poconos' most beloved fall festival fills downtown Stroudsburg with hundreds of garlic-themed vendors, local farmers, live music, and enough roasted garlic bread to haunt you for days. A perfect excuse for a weekend in the mountains as the leaves begin to turn.
RV Tip: Dingmans Campground in the Delaware Water Gap is 20 minutes away and has river access. Pair the festival with a hike on the Appalachian Trail.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's sweetest theme park pairs world-class roller coasters with the irresistible smell of chocolate from Hershey's factory next door. From Candymonium and Skyrush to Chocolatetown water rides, there's something for every age — and the chocolate factory tour is free.
RV Tip: Hersheypark Camping Resort is literally next door — walk to the park entrance in minutes. Book the RV hookup sites, not tent sites, and request a back-section site closest to the park gate.
Visit the event websiteThousands of living historians reenact Pickett's Charge and other pivotal moments from the three-day battle on the actual battlefield. Immersive, educational, and unexpectedly moving — this one stays with you.
RV Tip: Artillery Ridge Campground borders the battlefield — you can walk to the monuments. Book a year in advance for reenactment weekend.
Visit the event websiteOne of the longest-running folk festivals in North America (since 1962) fills the fields of Old Pool Farm with four days of bluegrass, Celtic, singer-songwriter, and world music — with on-site camping that creates one of the most community-spirited festival atmospheres on the East Coast.
RV Tip: The festival has RV camping on-site on the beautiful Montgomery County farmland. Book directly through the WFPK Philadelphia Folk Song Society — on-site camping is the only way to experience the festival properly.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest free music festivals in the US transforms Bethlehem's extraordinary mix of colonial and industrial heritage into a stage for 500 performances across 15 venues over ten days — world-class headliners alongside local acts, all free on most stages.
RV Tip: Blue Rocks Family Campground in Lenhartsville is 30 minutes from Bethlehem. The Steel Stacks venue — built into the hulk of the historic Bethlehem Steel furnaces — is one of the most striking concert venues in America.
Visit the event websitePittsburgh's premier arts event fills Point State Park at the confluence of three rivers with fine art exhibitions, outdoor concerts, art installations, and performances celebrating one of America's most dramatically revitalized post-industrial cities.
RV Tip: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Portersville is 30 miles north of Pittsburgh with full hookups. Pittsburgh's extraordinary museum scene — Carnegie museums, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Mattress Factory — makes it worth multiple days.
The largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation fills the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex for one week with 5,000 animals, 6,000 competitive exhibits, championship livestock shows, and the beloved Pennsylvania Farm Show Milkshakes — a winter tradition since 1917.
RV Tip: This is a January trip — most campgrounds are closed, but the Farm Show RV lot is open for overnight parking with limited hookups. Book directly through the PA Farm Show. This is one of Pennsylvania's most authentic and underrated cultural experiences.
Visit the event websitePennsylvania's most dramatic fall foliage destination — the 'Switzerland of America' — fills the gorgeous Victorian mountain town of Jim Thorpe with antique car shows, craft vendors, live music, and visitors who come for the extraordinary foliage in the Lehigh Gorge.
RV Tip: Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe has full hookup RV sites with stunning mountain views. The Lehigh Gorge Trail bike path — 26 miles through the gorge — is one of Pennsylvania's great recreational trails.
Visit the event websiteFrank Lloyd Wright's most celebrated masterpiece — built over a waterfall in the Laurel Highlands — offers one of the most extraordinary architectural experiences in the world. The 'In-Depth Tour' puts you inside every room of this timeless icon.
RV Tip: Ohiopyle State Park is 8 miles from Fallingwater with full hookup RV sites and excellent whitewater kayaking on the Youghiogheny River. Book Fallingwater tours 3+ months ahead — they sell out for all summer weekends.
Visit the event websiteWestern Pennsylvania's largest outdoor music event fills downtown Erie's Perry Square with three days of national blues and jazz artists — a free festival that draws 50,000+ to the shores of Lake Erie for a weekend of exceptional live music.
RV Tip: Presque Isle State Park in Erie has full hookup RV sites right on Lake Erie's sandy peninsula — one of the finest lake beach camping experiences in the Northeast. Book months ahead for July.
The heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country offers farm tours, roadside markets, and buggy rides through the most productive non-irrigated farmland in the US — a window into the extraordinary Amish agricultural culture that has sustained Lancaster County for 300 years.
RV Tip: Mill Bridge Village & Campresort in Ronks is a full-service RV resort in the heart of Lancaster County Amish country. The county's backroads are perfectly suited for slow RV exploration.
Pittsburgh's spectacular marathon crosses all three rivers and runs through the city's extraordinary neighborhoods — through the North Shore, the South Side Slopes, and Oakland — in one of the most visually dramatic marathon courses in America.
RV Tip: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Portersville is the best RV base for Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh inclines provide a unique elevated view of the marathon route and the city's incomparable skyline.
Visit the event websiteThe world's largest and longest-running horticultural show fills the Pennsylvania Convention Center with acres of stunning garden installations, rare plants, and the most extraordinary flower arrangements you will ever see — a glorious midwinter escape that has been running since 1829.
RV Tip: This is a Philadelphia day trip — most campgrounds near the city are closed in March. Liberty Harbor in Jersey City is open year-round for RV access to the region via public transit.
Visit the event websitePhiladelphia's most uniquely hometown tradition sends elaborately costumed string bands, fancy brigades, and comics strutting down Broad Street in a New Year's Day celebration that has no equivalent anywhere in America — loud, colorful, and utterly Philadelphia.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City is the nearest year-round RV option. The Mummers gather on Two Street the night before — watching the preparations is almost as good as the parade itself.
Visit the event websiteThe Lehigh River through the Lehigh Gorge offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the Northeast, with Class III-IV rapids in spring snowmelt and calmer flatwater paddling later in the season — all through gorgeous Pocono Mountains scenery.
RV Tip: Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe has full hookups. Jim Thorpe's Victorian downtown — walking distance from the river — is one of Pennsylvania's most charming discoveries.
Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront hosts a full summer of free and ticketed concerts at the Great Plaza on Penn's Landing — with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge as a backdrop and the music carrying across the water to Camden. Classic rock and R&B performers fill the summer calendar.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City is the closest full RV park. Alternatively, consider Camden's RV options for a direct ferry connection across to Penn's Landing.
One of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in Pennsylvania fills downtown Scranton's streets with marching bands, Irish dancers, and community organizations celebrating the city's deep Irish heritage — a tradition since 1962 that draws over 100,000 spectators.
RV Tip: Lackawanna State Park is 15 minutes from Scranton with full hookup RV sites (open in season). For a March trip, call ahead to confirm availability or plan from nearby Penn State Wilkes-Barre area.
The Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate plays at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading — a classic minor league ballpark experience with affordable tickets, excellent tailgating, and the genuine charm of baseball in a small Pennsylvania city.
RV Tip: Blue Rocks Family Campground in Lenhartsville is 30 minutes from Reading. Minor league baseball is one of the great American summer experiences — the Reading ballpark is particularly fan-friendly.
Pittsburgh's beloved century-old amusement park is one of only two parks in America designated a National Historic Landmark — with classic wooden coasters like the Thunderbolt and Racer alongside modern thrills, the Potato Patch fries, and an atmosphere unlike any corporate theme park.
RV Tip: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Portersville is 30 miles from Kennywood. The park is especially special during the day before it fully opens in the morning — arrive at the earliest possible entry.
America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street — with houses dating to 1702 — opens its private gardens and historic homes for one weekend each year, with costumed interpreters, colonial crafts, and a window into 300 years of Philadelphia life.
RV Tip: Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City is the best RV option for Philadelphia visits. The entire Old City neighborhood around Elfreth's Alley is extraordinarily walkable — Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center are all within a few blocks.
The legendary festival that introduced Bob Dylan to the masses still sets the gold standard for intimate outdoor music on Fort Adams's harbor lawn. The Newport harbor and the sailboats are part of the show.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park in Narragansett is 20 minutes south. Tickets sell out in minutes — join the waitlist well ahead.
Visit the event websiteThe grandfather of all jazz festivals has been running since 1954 on the shores of Narragansett Bay. Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and dozens of jazz legends headline three days of world-class music against ocean views.
RV Tip: Fort Getty Recreation Area on Conanicut Island has waterfront tent and RV sites with kayak launches — rent a boat and hear the music from the water.
Visit the event websiteOne of the most unique public art installations in America — 100 braziers burning on Providence's three rivers at night, with gondolas, ambient music, and 80,000+ spectators creating a hypnotic and deeply moving civic ritual. WaterFire has been named one of the top public art events in the US.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park in Narragansett is 30 minutes from Providence. Check the WaterFire website for full lighting dates — only some Saturdays are full-scale events.
Visit the event websiteNewport's Gilded Age mansions — the Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff — are decorated with extraordinary holiday floral and Christmas displays for the annual Christmas at the Newport Mansions event. Seeing the Breakers by candlelight is one of the most opulent experiences on the East Coast.
RV Tip: Seasonal campgrounds in the area close in winter, but the Newport Bridge Inn & Suites is near the mansions. This is a great off-season RV road trip where you can actually explore Newport without summer crowds.
Visit the event websiteNew England's premier competitive film festival is one of only six festivals whose selections automatically qualify for Academy Award consideration — screening 200+ films from 50+ countries at the historic Columbus Theatre and Avon Cinema in Providence.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park in Narragansett is 30 minutes from Providence. RIIFF runs alongside PVD Fest — Providence's summer street festival — for a full cultural weekend.
Visit the event websiteOne of the East Coast's premier offshore sailing events sends 200+ racing yachts around Block Island in the waters off Newport — with the spectacle visible from shore and spectacular fleet photos from the bluffs of Block Island itself.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park has a boat launch for those who want to follow the race by water. The Block Island ferry from Point Judith is 1 hour and the island itself — with its Victorian hotels and dramatic bluffs — is one of New England's great day trips.
Rhode Island celebrates the 1772 burning of HMS Gaspee — one of the first acts of colonial rebellion against the British, predating the Boston Tea Party — with a two-week festival, a parade, colonial reenactments, and a re-enactment of the burning on Narragansett Bay.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park is 20 minutes from Warwick. The Gaspee burning reenactment on a June evening over the Bay is a uniquely Rhode Island experience.
Visit the event websiteOne of New England's most beloved roots music festivals fills a beautiful meadow at Ninigret Park in Charlestown with three days of Cajun, zydeco, bluegrass, soul, and Americana over Labor Day weekend — with on-site camping and one of the most passionate, dancing festival crowds in the East.
RV Tip: Ninigret Park itself allows RV camping directly on the festival grounds. This campsite-at-the-festival setup is rare and makes Rhythm & Roots one of the best RV festival experiences in New England.
Visit the event websiteAmerica's oldest continuous Fourth of July parade (since 1785) marches through Bristol's beautifully painted colonial streetscapes in an Independence Day celebration that has been the gold standard for 240+ years. The red, white, and blue stripes painted down Hope Street stay up all year.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park is 30 minutes from Bristol. Arrive in Bristol the night of the 3rd — the pre-parade atmosphere is as festive as the parade itself.
Visit the event websiteNewport's exceptional restaurant scene offers prix-fixe menus at extraordinary value for two weeks in March — a perfect low-season opportunity to experience the mansions, the Cliff Walk, and exceptional dining without the summer crowds and prices.
RV Tip: Newport's campgrounds are closed in March, but the off-season pricing at Newport's many inns and hotels makes this a great complement to an early spring RV road trip — park at a campground in Narragansett and day-trip in.
Tiverton and Newport host the region's best celebration of New England seafood — chowder, lobster rolls, stuffed quahogs, and steamer clams served on the waterfront alongside live music and harbor views that make summer in Rhode Island magical.
RV Tip: Fort Getty Recreation Area on Conanicut Island is 20 minutes from Newport waterfront with wooded RV sites above the Bay. The grounds include a boat launch for kayaking.
Newport in autumn is extraordinarily beautiful — the mansions quiet, the harbor clear, and the light on Narragansett Bay luminous. The fall harvest festival brings local farms, artisan producers, live music, and the full flavor of New England's harvest season to the historic waterfront.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park stays open through Columbus Day. Newport in October is perhaps the finest time to visit — the Cliff Walk with fall foliage and a quiet beach is worth the trip alone.
Rhode Island's lavender farms throw open their purple fields in late June for a weekend of u-pick lavender, artisan lavender products, music, food, and the extraordinary sensory experience of walking through acres of blooming lavender in full fragrance.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park is 20 minutes from South County's lavender farms. Wakefield and Narragansett have excellent seafood restaurants for a post-festival dinner.
Providence has one of the most dynamic restaurant scenes in New England, and Restaurant Week brings it to life with prix-fixe menus across 150+ participating restaurants — from Federal Hill's Italian restaurants to the Jewelry District's modern American spots.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park in Narragansett is 30 minutes from Providence. Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood — New England's finest Little Italy — is worth a full evening of exploration.
America's one of the most beautiful small islands hosts intimate music performances at venues like the National Hotel and Mohegan Bluffs throughout the summer season — live music with ocean views on an island that has been called 'one of the last great places' by the Nature Conservancy.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park is a 30-minute ferry ride from Block Island. The island doesn't allow large RVs, but a day trip from Point Judith via the Block Island Ferry is an outstanding complement to any South County RV week.
Pawtucket's vibrant arts district — one of New England's most underrated creative communities — throws open its studios and gallery spaces for a weekend of open studios, outdoor performances, food trucks, and the extraordinary energy of an arts community at full creative speed.
RV Tip: Fishermen's Memorial State Park is 25 minutes from Pawtucket. The city's Mill District — repurposed textile mills turned into artist live-work spaces — is one of the most authentic arts communities in New England.
One of the Southeast's premier culinary events draws James Beard Award winners, top chefs, and winemakers from across the country to the cobblestone streets and grand antebellum venues of downtown Charleston. Five days of tastings, dinners, and demos in one of America's most beautiful food cities.
RV Tip: James Island County Park has full hookups just 5 miles from downtown Charleston. Park the RV and take the James Island Connector in — street parking during festival week is essentially nonexistent.
Visit the event websiteCharleston transforms into an arts capital for 17 days with 150+ performances across opera, theater, jazz, chamber music, and dance. Set against antebellum architecture and Spanish-moss canopies, Spoleto is one of America's most sophisticated festivals.
RV Tip: James Island County Park has full hookups 5 miles from downtown Charleston. The park has kayak trails through the marsh — don't miss sunrise on the water.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country draws 300,000+ riders to the Grand Strand for a week of rides, vendors, concerts, and the kind of beach energy only Myrtle Beach delivers.
RV Tip: Myrtle Beach State Park campground is right on the ocean — book the oceanfront sites for a front-row view. The park is a peaceful escape from the rally's electric energy.
Visit the event websiteCharleston's celebrated African American and Caribbean arts festival fills the city's historic venues with music, dance, theater, and visual art — one of the Southeast's most important celebrations of African diaspora culture in one of America's most historically significant cities.
RV Tip: James Island County Park is 5 miles from downtown Charleston. Charleston in late September — after the worst of the heat — is when the city is at its most livable and walkable.
The American steeplechase racing tradition lives on at Springdale Race Course in Camden — where 50,000 spectators in their finest attire watch Thoroughbreds clear timber fences in one of the most beautifully dressed sporting events in the South.
RV Tip: Goodale State Park in Camden has RV sites on a scenic millpond 10 minutes from Springdale. Camden is called the 'City of Fine Horses' — the surrounding equestrian culture is worth exploring.
Visit the event websiteOne of the PGA Tour's most beloved events takes place at Harbour Town Golf Links — the Pete Dye-designed gem with the iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse at the 18th hole. The tight, wooded course challenges the world's best in a setting of extraordinary Lowcountry beauty.
RV Tip: Skidaway Island State Park is 45 minutes away near Savannah. The Harbour Town area of Sea Pines is beautiful year-round — arrive Tuesday for practice rounds with easy access and smaller crowds.
Visit the event websiteSouth Carolina's premier agricultural and entertainment exposition fills the State Fairgrounds with 12 days of major concerts, livestock shows, carnival rides, and the extraordinary food culture of the Palmetto State.
RV Tip: Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia has RV sites 20 minutes from the fairgrounds. Columbia in October has beautiful weather and the USC Gamecocks football schedule often coincides with fair weekends.
Visit the event websiteThe largest oyster festival in the world serves over 80,000 pounds of fresh South Carolina oysters at Boone Hall Plantation — a spectacular January event at one of America's most photographed plantations, with the legendary Avenue of Oaks as a backdrop.
RV Tip: James Island County Park stays open year-round and is 20 minutes from Boone Hall. January on the South Carolina coast is mild and beautiful — low humidity, 55-degree days, and no crowds.
Visit the event websiteThe festival that launched 'The Big Chill' director's career screens 100+ independent films in the beautiful antebellum venues of Beaufort — one of the South's most charming small cities on the Sea Islands. The February timing provides ideal Lowcountry weather.
RV Tip: Hunting Island State Park is 20 miles from Beaufort with full hookup RV sites — the most beautiful state park beach camping in South Carolina. The lighthouse hike to the top offers views across the Sea Islands.
Visit the event websiteThe country's largest wildlife art and nature festival fills Charleston's hotels, galleries, and convention spaces with wildlife art, sporting dog demonstrations, decoy carving competitions, and nature photography — a remarkable three-day event drawing 40,000 enthusiasts.
RV Tip: James Island County Park is open year-round with full hookups. February in Charleston is mild and lovely — azaleas sometimes begin blooming, and the historic district is without summer crowds.
Visit the event websiteThe Grand Strand's most intimate music festival brings national touring acts to the Brookgreen Gardens amphitheater and local venues — an autumn tradition in one of South Carolina's most quietly charming beach communities.
RV Tip: Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet has full hookup RV sites directly on the ocean — the finest beach camping in South Carolina. Brookgreen Gardens next door is one of America's great sculpture gardens.
Hilton Head's premier culinary event brings together master sommeliers, James Beard Award-nominated chefs, and artisan food producers for a long weekend of grand tastings, winemaker dinners, and culinary demonstrations on one of the East Coast's most beautiful resort islands.
RV Tip: Skidaway Island State Park near Savannah is the nearest full-service RV campground. The drive across the island bridges to Hilton Head is spectacular at dawn.
South Carolina's Winyah Bay hosts one of the South's most charming maritime festivals — classic wooden boats from up and down the coast gather in Georgetown Harbor for a weekend of exhibition, sailing demonstrations, and the unhurried beauty of a working South Carolina harbor town.
RV Tip: Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet is 30 miles from Georgetown with full hookups. Georgetown's historic rice plantation district is the most intact rice culture landscape remaining in America.
Three consecutive March weekends of thoroughbred racing, polo, and steeplechase racing in Aiken — South Carolina's horse country capital — make up one of the Southeast's most unique sporting events. The combination of equestrian traditions and Southern charm is unlike anything else.
RV Tip: Aiken State Natural Area has RV sites 20 minutes from the polo and racing venues. Aiken's thoroughbred training farms and carriage drives through the historic district are worth exploring the morning of each event.
Visit the event websiteCheraw — birthplace of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie — honors its most famous native son with one of South Carolina's most authentic jazz festivals, bringing national jazz artists to the historic downtown of this beautifully preserved Pee Dee region town.
RV Tip: Cheraw State Park has full hookup RV sites and is one of South Carolina's most underrated campgrounds. The park's Lake Juniper is stunning in fall.
Stowe's beloved harvest celebration fills the village green with Vermont artisan vendors, local farm produce, maple everything, and live music set against the most spectacular fall foliage in New England. Mount Mansfield's summit blazes with color while the town puts on its finest autumn show.
RV Tip: Smugglers Notch State Park is 8 miles from Stowe with wooded RV sites perfectly positioned for peak foliage. Arrive Friday to snag the best site — this is Vermont's most popular fall weekend.
Visit the event websiteThe single best leaf-peeping destination in the country. Route 100 winds through covered bridges, General Stores, and mountains on fire with red, orange, and gold. Time it with peak color for a weekend you'll never forget.
RV Tip: Smugglers Notch State Park and Quechee Gorge State Park both offer RV hookups. Check foliagetracker.com to hit peak week.
Visit the event websiteVermont produces over 40% of America's maple syrup, and this beloved festival celebrates the end of sugaring season with pancake breakfasts, maple contests, sugarhouse tours, and the extraordinary sweetness of fresh Vermont maple syrup at its absolute peak.
RV Tip: Burton Island State Park opens in late May — but for April, Missisquoi Valley Campground in Swanton is worth checking for spring availability. The drive through Vermont's sugarbush country in April is beautiful even before the leaves emerge.
Visit the event websiteVermont's extraordinary craft beer scene — home to The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, and dozens of world-class breweries — comes together at Burlington's waterfront for one of the finest craft beer festivals in America, with lake views and the Green Mountains as backdrop.
RV Tip: Button Bay State Park on Lake Champlain is 30 minutes from Burlington with stunning lake views. The ferry from Charlotte, Vermont to Essex, New York makes this area a perfect launching point for a Green Mountains-Adirondacks RV loop.
Visit the event websiteVermont's largest fair fills the Champlain Valley Exposition grounds for ten days with livestock shows, major concert headliners, carnival rides, and the full agricultural heritage of Vermont's farming communities — all within view of the Green Mountains.
RV Tip: Lone Pine Campsites in Burlington is 10 minutes from the fairgrounds with full hookup sites. Burlington's Church Street Marketplace and the ECHO science center are excellent complements to fair week.
Visit the event websiteTen days of world-class jazz fill Burlington's Church Street Marketplace, waterfront parks, and downtown venues — with 200+ performances ranging from free outdoor sets to ticketed headliner concerts. The Lake Champlain sunset backdrop makes every outdoor performance magical.
RV Tip: Lone Pine Campsites in Burlington is the closest RV park to the festival. Burlington in June is one of Vermont's great pleasures — the lake is perfect for kayaking, the hiking season is opening up, and the festival is remarkably affordable.
Visit the event websiteVermont's largest ski resort hosts an extraordinary autumn wine and food festival with 175+ wine exhibitors, celebrity chef demonstrations, and tastings set against the earliest and most spectacular fall foliage in Vermont — Killington's high elevation means the reds and oranges arrive weeks before the valleys.
RV Tip: Gifford Woods State Park in Killington has RV sites right in the peak foliage zone — one of Vermont's most spectacular camping locations in October. This campground books out for foliage season months in advance.
Visit the event websiteVermont's most delicious attraction gives tours of the famous Waterbury factory where Ben & Jerry's ice cream is made — culminating in the Flavor Graveyard, the Scoop Shop, and free samples of the latest flavors. A perfect RV road trip stop on Route 2.
RV Tip: Little River State Park in Waterbury has full hookup sites 10 minutes from the factory. The Waterbury area is packed with Vermont's best craft beverage producers — combine the factory with visits to The Alchemist, WhistlePig, and Prohibition Pig.
Visit the event websiteDozens of brilliantly painted balloons lift off over Quechee Gorge — Vermont's 'Little Grand Canyon' — for one of New England's most charming outdoor celebrations. Craft beer, local food, music, and evening balloon glows complete the weekend.
RV Tip: Quechee Gorge State Park has RV camping 5 minutes from the festival grounds. The gorge hiking trail is extraordinary — the 165-foot chasm is Vermont's deepest gorge, carved by glaciers.
Visit the event websiteOver 200 Vermont artists and craftspeople throw open their studios for a Memorial Day weekend tour across the state — potters, glassblowers, weavers, painters, and furniture makers in their working spaces sharing their craft with visitors.
RV Tip: Quechee Gorge State Park opens for Memorial Day weekend — book the moment reservations open. Plan a studio tour route through the Upper Valley or Northeast Kingdom before setting up camp for the evening.
Visit the event websiteNew England's premier vintage automobile show fills the Hildene meadows with hundreds of extraordinary pre-war, classic, and muscle cars against the backdrop of Robert Todd Lincoln's Georgian Revival mansion and the Taconic Mountains in early fall foliage.
RV Tip: Emerald Lake State Park in North Dorset is 10 miles from Manchester with full hookup sites. Manchester Center's outlet shopping and the Hildene estate make this a perfect multi-day RV destination.
Visit the event websiteVermont's wild and unspoiled Northeast Kingdom — towns like Craftsbury, Greensboro, and Barton — hosts a week of town tours, apple picking, sugarbush walks, and potluck suppers as New England's finest foliage explodes across the most remote and authentic Vermont landscape remaining.
RV Tip: Brighton State Park on Island Pond has RV sites deep in the Northeast Kingdom — one of the most remote and beautiful campgrounds in Vermont. Cell service is limited and the nights are strikingly dark and quiet.
Vermont's state holiday commemorates the 1777 Battle of Bennington — a pivotal American Revolution victory — with a parade, military reenactments, fireworks, and the opportunity to climb the 306-foot Bennington Battle Monument for sweeping views of three states.
RV Tip: Woodford State Park is 10 miles from Bennington with full hookups in a beautiful high-elevation forest. The Bennington Museum — home to Grandma Moses paintings — is one of Vermont's finest.
Vermont's ski resorts typically open in November — and the early season conditions at Killington (often the first major Eastern ski area to open) draw devoted skiers from across the Northeast for the first turns of the winter season.
RV Tip: Gifford Woods State Park closes for winter, but Killington's Base Lodge area has RV-accessible parking for day ski visits. Vermont skiing from an RV requires careful off-season campground research — call ahead.
Burlington's celebrated film festival focuses on social justice and environmental cinema — screening 50+ films from around the world at the historic Palace Theatre and other venues during peak Vermont fall foliage season.
RV Tip: Lone Pine Campsites in Burlington stays open through October with foliage rates. Combine the film festival with a sail on Lake Champlain or a drive up the Mount Mansfield Toll Road for a perfect Burlington fall weekend.
Visit the event websiteGrafton Village Cheese — producers of some of Vermont's finest aged cheddars — opens their beautiful village creamery for tastings, tours, and the food artisan market in Grafton, one of the most perfectly preserved 19th-century Vermont villages. The stone cheese cave tour is outstanding.
RV Tip: Bald Mountain Campground in Townshend is 15 minutes from Grafton with full hookups. The drive through Grafton to Townshend on Route 35 is one of the most beautiful in Vermont.
Visit the event websiteVermont's most beloved spring road race sends runners through the sugarhouses and maple groves of Addison County — with fresh-tapped maple syrup handed to runners along the course in one of the most characteristically Vermont experiences in sports.
RV Tip: Lake Dunmore Branbury State Park opens in late May, but April trips may require commercial campground options. Middlebury's downtown — with the Falls, the college, and excellent restaurants — is one of Vermont's finest small cities.
Hill Farmstead Brewery — regularly voted the world's best brewery — operates a remote farmstead in the Northeast Kingdom with limited weekly hours that draw devoted pilgrims from around the globe. The journey to Greensboro through stunning Vermont countryside is as special as the beer itself.
RV Tip: Brighton State Park on Island Pond is 45 minutes from Hill Farmstead. Combine with visits to The Alchemist in Stowe and Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield for a Vermont beer lover's RV tour unlike any other.
Visit the event websiteWoodstock — one of the most beautiful villages in New England — celebrates the holiday season with a horse-drawn carriage parade, wassail toast at the village green, and tours of Billings Farm's 19th-century agricultural buildings dressed in Victorian Christmas finery.
RV Tip: Limited winter camping available — this is best as a day-trip or overnight motel stay from the Quechee/White River Junction area. Woodstock at Christmas with fresh snow is indescribably beautiful.
Vermont's apple harvest season comes alive at this beloved fall festival with cider pressing demonstrations, u-pick orchards throughout the Connecticut River Valley, apple butter making, and the quiet beauty of a Vermont town celebrating its agricultural heritage.
RV Tip: Ascutney State Park has full hookup RV sites in the Connecticut River Valley 20 minutes from Springfield. Vermont's apple orchards are magnificent in early October when the harvest overlaps with the early foliage.
The tiny mountain town of Floyd, Virginia — home to the legendary Friday Night Jamboree — hosts this beloved roots and Americana festival each June. Old-time, bluegrass, and acoustic music fill the Blue Ridge hillsides as local musicians jam on every corner. Authentically Appalachian, wonderfully unhurried.
RV Tip: Fairy Stone State Park is 45 minutes from Floyd with full hookups and a beautiful lake. Make time for the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store — it's been going strong every Friday for decades.
Visit the event websiteChincoteague's wild ponies swim across the channel from Assateague Island in one of America's most beloved annual spectacles. Crowds of 40,000 line the banks to watch the ponies make their crossing, followed by the famous pony auction that supports the local fire company. A bucket-list moment.
RV Tip: Tom's Cove Campground on Chincoteague is walking distance from the swim channel. Reserve by March — this week books out faster than almost anywhere on the East Coast.
Visit the event websiteA century-old tradition celebrating the blooming apple orchards of the Shenandoah Valley. Parades, carnival rides, live music, and miles of pink-and-white blossoms along Skyline Drive.
RV Tip: Skyline Drive has full hookup campgrounds at Big Meadows and Mathews Arm. Drive the ridge at sunrise — unforgettable.
Visit the event websiteThe legendary Chincoteague wild ponies swim across the channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague in a spectacle that draws 40,000 visitors. The ponies are then auctioned to support the local fire company. A once-in-a-lifetime scene.
RV Tip: Tom's Cove Campground on Chincoteague is walking distance from the swim channel. Reserve by March at the latest.
Visit the event websiteVirginia's booming wine country pairs perfectly with fall foliage along Skyline Drive. Sample Viogniers and Petit Verdots from a dozen local wineries while taking in mountain views painted in autumn color.
RV Tip: Skyline Drive has 5 campgrounds. Loft Mountain in the southern section is more secluded — perfect for a romantic fall getaway.
Visit the event websiteColonial Williamsburg transforms into a colonial-era Christmas village with 100,000 lights, lantern-lit walking tours, and period performances. Busch Gardens next door runs its own spectacular light show.
RV Tip: Williamsburg KOA Holiday is 5 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and stays open through winter. Cozy up with a firepit.
Visit the event websiteOne of the largest beach festivals on the East Coast fills the Virginia Beach boardwalk with an international sand sculpting competition, live music, art exhibitions, a triathlon, and a grand parade — celebrating the end of summer with 600,000+ festival-goers.
RV Tip: First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach has full hookup RV sites right in the city — one of the most unique urban state parks in America, with cypress swamps and osprey nests minutes from the boardwalk.
Visit the event websiteOne of America's premier folk and world music festivals fills Richmond's James River waterfront with six stages and 30+ performing groups from around the globe — all free — in a three-day celebration of America's diverse musical traditions.
RV Tip: Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield has full hookup RV sites 20 miles from downtown Richmond. The James River waterfront is beautiful in October and the restaurants on the RVA food scene are outstanding.
Visit the event websiteVirginia's waterfront city celebrates its extraordinary naval heritage with tall ship tours, parade of sail, live music, international cuisine, and one of the best fireworks shows on the East Coast — all in the shadow of the world's largest naval base.
RV Tip: First Landing State Park in nearby Virginia Beach has full hookups. The Naval Station Norfolk tour is the country's largest — combine it with a Hampton Roads harbor boat cruise for a full Norfolk naval experience.
Visit the event websiteThe 'Birthplace of Country Music' — where the first commercial country recordings were made in 1927 — hosts one of the South's finest music festivals across 10 stages on State Street straddling the Virginia-Tennessee line. World-class country, bluegrass, and Appalachian roots music.
RV Tip: South Holston Lake Recreation Area is 20 miles from Bristol with full hookup sites. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum on State Street is exceptional — one of America's most thoughtfully curated music history museums.
Visit the event websiteDeep in the Blue Ridge foothills, Graves Mountain Farm — a beautiful working apple farm — opens its orchards and festival grounds for October weekends of apple picking, cider pressing, live bluegrass, hayrides, and the most authentic Virginia mountain harvest experience imaginable.
RV Tip: Shenandoah National Park campgrounds at Big Meadows and Mathews Arm are 30 minutes from Syria. Skyline Drive in October with the Apple Harvest is one of Virginia's great RV experiences.
Visit the event websiteThe Virginia Gold Cup at Great Meadow is the most prestigious steeplechase race in the Mid-Atlantic — a gorgeous occasion in the Virginia Hunt Country where fashionably dressed spectators tailgate on a perfect spring afternoon as Thoroughbreds jump timber fences across a rolling paddock.
RV Tip: Sky Meadows State Park is 20 minutes from The Plains with RV-accessible sites in beautiful Blue Ridge foothills. This is the quintessential Virginia spring experience — pack a picnic and the binoculars.
Visit the event websiteRichmond's most beloved summer street festival fills Carytown's Mile of Style with 150+ vendors, live music, and approximately 40,000 pounds of free watermelon consumed by 150,000+ festival-goers — all free admission and a perfect window into Richmond's vibrant neighborhood culture.
RV Tip: Pocahontas State Park is 25 minutes from Carytown. Richmond's Carytown neighborhood is one of the best walkable districts in the South — full of independent restaurants, boutiques, and an unmatched local character.
One of the Southeast's most prestigious film festivals brings world and American premieres to Charlottesville's historic venues over four October days — with masterclasses, director Q&As, and a programming quality that consistently rivals much larger festivals.
RV Tip: Shenandoah National Park's Big Meadows campground is 35 miles from Charlottesville on Skyline Drive. The drive down from the Blue Ridge to Charlottesville through wine country during peak foliage is spectacular.
Visit the event websiteThe largest caverns in the eastern US feature a one-of-a-kind Stalacpipe Organ — the world's largest natural musical instrument — playing crystalline tones through the cavern's lit passageways. Above ground, Luray sits at the center of one of America's greatest outdoor recreation regions.
RV Tip: Shenandoah National Park's Elkwallow Wayside campground is 30 minutes from Luray with RV-accessible sites. Luray's caverns tour followed by a sunset drive on Skyline Drive is one of the great Virginia RV day experiences.
Visit the event websiteRoanoke's thriving craft beer scene — anchored by downtown's walkable Grandin Road and Campbell Avenue districts — hosts its annual spring celebration with 40+ Virginia and regional breweries at the Elmwood Park Amphitheater, set beneath the famous lit Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain.
RV Tip: Explore Park at Smith Mountain Lake is 20 minutes from Roanoke with full hookup RV sites. The Blue Ridge Parkway's southern Virginia section — accessible from Roanoke — is among the most beautiful in the entire 469-mile scenic highway.
Visit the event websiteVirginia's only caverns with an elevator to the bottom feature extraordinary formations and the unique American Celebration on Parade — a collection of historic parade floats from Rose Parade history. The adjacent Yellow Barn creates an extraordinary heritage experience in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
RV Tip: Shenandoah National Park's Mathews Arm campground is 30 minutes away. The Shenandoah Valley between Skyline Drive and the Alleghenies is exceptional RV country — dozens of caverns, farms, and small towns reward slow exploration.
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