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Region of the United States
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The bright lights of the big city; the tranquil beauty of the rolling countryside; the bustling boardwalks of the seashore; and the soaring heights of the unspoiled wilderness—everything that people love about the eastern United States can be found in the heartland of the East Coast, the Mid-Atlantic.
By train
Amtrak operates several routes in and out of this region including the popular Acela express that goes from Boston to DC via New York.
By boat
New York City is still served by a regular ocean liner run by Cunard Lines.
By train
While train service is very limited in the rest of the United States, the Northeast has by far the best rail service in the country.
By thumb
All states in this region maintain convenient service plazas along the major highways, which are probably your best bet for hitchhiking as the freeway itself is closed to pedestrians.
By car
When in Rome, do as the Romans do; drive in the USA. Driving is the only practical way to tour the Mid-Atlantic if you intend to visit anything beyond the major cities.
By plane
Although there are lots of budget flight options between cities on the Mid-Atlantic, due to the hassles and delays associated with increased security precautions, especially in the New York City…
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Allentown/Bethlehem · Regional · ABE
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a small and charming colonial port city known as the "sailing capital of the U.S."
the "Las Vegas of the East", with nine casinos, nightlife, and beaches to boot
a large port city with a thriving arts scene, edgy character, and some great Italian food
the largest city in upstate New York, gateway to Niagara Falls, and home of the Buffalo wing
one of the world's greatest cities, the financial and artistic center of the U.S.
the birthplace of American independence and the nation's first capital, with countless historic buildings and far and away the rowdiest sports fans in the country
the Steel City, full of magnificent bridges over the Three Rivers, interesting neighborhoods, and great food
an old industrial city with a rich history of innovation and progress, home to several universities and film and jazz festivals
the capital of the United States, with the country's most important museums and monuments nestled in the center of a diverse and vibrant city
a mountain range in upstate New York and the biggest protected parkland in the country, with countless outdoor recreation opportunities
most famous for its wild ponies, but deserves equal fame for outstanding natural beauty and great beach camping
an old canal, turned into a park popular with runners and joggers, as well as admirers of the awesome Great Falls on the Potomac River
dotted with popular resort towns, the 30-mile (48 km) stretch of sandy coastline between Cape Henlopen and the state line is Delaware's main tourist destination
the East Coast answer to California's Napa Valley, with a hundred vineyards overlooking eleven long, thin lakes
the site of the most important battle ever fought on American soil, very well maintained and exhibited
a powerful and awe-inspiring set of waterfalls on the Canadian border, and the "honeymoon capital of the world"
a popular Pennsylvania mountain "get-away-from-it-all" destination, home to some of the largest ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic
see where the rich and famous vacationed decades ago, along this chain of picturesque islands on the Canadian border
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