Uncover history in the French Quarter and on Jackson Square (home to St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo), then explore the arts at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
The charming vibe of this Massachusetts destination makes it a popular vacation spot for New Englanders and city dwellers. Just about a 4-hour drive from New York City, there are villages to explore, shops to browse, beaches to play on, lighthouses to climb, whales to watch and art galleries to admire.
From the Inner Harbor to Little Italy, there's no shortage of things to do in Baltimore. See dolphins at the National Aquarium, stay in a haunted hotel in Fell's Point or feast on world-famous Maryland blue crabs.
Explore the state where it all began for New England. The Mayflower landed in Plymouth in 1620, and visitors can recall the pilgrims’ voyage at any number of attractions: a living-history plantation, a replica of the ship or Plymouth Rock itself. Then find a wicked good time in Boston, watching sports, browsing museums and chowing down on “chowdah.”
While Creole and Cajun cuisine satisfies your taste buds, Civil War landmarks and vast plantations chronicle Louisiana’s history. Cities such as New Orleans and Baton Rouge show its exuberance — evident especially in the vibrant music scene, which spawned the jazz genre.
Cities, beaches, mountains — Maryland may be small, but it has them all. Visitors will find distinct regions with distinct draws: scenic hills, great skiing and Civil War sites in the west; Baltimore’s Inner Harbor attractions and sports fever in the center; and the Ocean City boardwalk, Chesapeake Bay and those famed crabs on the Eastern Shore.
There’s no shortage of things to do in Boston, one of America’s oldest cities. History buffs and bar hoppers alike will appreciate the vast array of Boston hotels, tours and attractions.