The EAST COAST of the USA is a wondrous mixture of the exciting history, culture and natural beauty of the eastern seaboard. Cities and states that are well known even if you have never travelled to the region instantly conjure up images in your mind.

MAINE:
Explore the crashing waves and seaside culture of the East Coast. Visit the famous Nubble Lighthouse and Kennebunkport. See the summer home of former President George Bush at Walker Point.

NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Hampton Beach. Where else along the Seacoast can you find 80 free evening concerts taking place throughout the summer and fantastic fireworks displays every week?

MASSACHUSETTS:
Boston the Tea Party and Autumn leaves.
Cape Cod Lighthouses, Beaches and Historic Beauty

RHODE ISLAND:
Newport: Mansions, Festivals

CONNECTICUT:
Fall Foliage, History, Arts and Culture; the picturesque southern gateway to New England.

NEW YORK:
New York City: Shopping, Broadway, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty.

PENNSYLVANIA:
Philadelphia: the Cradle of Liberty, the Declaration of Independence.

NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City Casino gaming, Spas, World-class entertainment, Nightlife, Fine Dining, Ocean Boardwalk.

DELMARVA (DELAWARE, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA):
Baltimore: the historic "Charm City"
Tysons Corner Center is one of the largest shopping malls on the East Coast with almost 300 stores and shops and is located just minutes from Washington, DC.

DISTRICT of COLUMBIA:
Washington DC: the Nation's Capital, the White House, Lincoln Memorial

THE CAROLINAS:
Myrtle Beach: the Grand Strand
Charleston: Stately Homes, Gracious Hospitality

GEORGIA:
Savannah: the Best of the Old South

FLORIDA
Orlando and Disney World: The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom
Best Beaches
All About the Florida Keys Unusual but breathtaking: the warm, emerald waters nurture living coral that supports a complex, delicate ecosystem of plants and animals.

The East Coast of the United States stretches from the wilds of the Canadian border to the beaches of the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, the eastern seaboard of America offers a wide diversity of visitor experiences. It is an area that conjures up so many perfect holidays it is difficult to know where to begin. From the classic Autumnal kaleidoscope in deepest New England to the vibrancy of a three or four night shopping break in New York, there really is an endless list of possibilities.

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From the colonial history of Boston and Philadelphia to Washington DC's superb museums and government buildings to the golf courses and beaches of the Carolinas , there is so much to do and so much to see, one visit is not enough.

America's history may be brief, but it is packed with interest, from the site of the Boston Tea Party to the Liberty Bell and the battlefields of the American Civil War and the War of Independence, the East is filled with significant sites from the country's past. Take a self-drive holiday from Washington DC, through Virginia and explore and learn and enjoy.

Need some new vacation ideas? How about Kayaking Lessons & Guided Tours or you can Experience the Thrill of Skydiving, Soar in a Glider or Learn to Fly.

If American history is not your scene, there are enough Natural Wonders and National Parks to impress most visitors. The thunder of Niagara Falls, the serene beauty of The Berkshires in Massachusetts, the gorges of the Delaware River Gap where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, breathtaking views abound.