Explore the East Coast with Us

Hey! East Coast USA is a useful guide for locals and visitors searching for vacation ideas, backyard activities and road trip itineraries during all four seasons.

We want you to get outdoors to explore and appreciate our beautiful East Coast National Parks from Maine to Florida.

While you’re outdoors, hit the trails with our recommended hikes in New Hampshire or relax on the best beaches in Hilton Head.

Hoping to impress your significant other? Check out the most romantic things to do in Delaware and get all the best date ideas for Boston.

Photographers will love visiting the most beautiful towns in Maine all year-round; adventurers can take our challenge with all these awesome things to do in North Georgia.

From the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico, the Eastern Seaboard offers endless fun, beauty, history, adventure, and delicious food. Come explore with us!

East Coast Guides

Plan your trip to the East Coast with our helpful guides. Venture from New England to the Florida Keys with all the mountains, beaches, cities, and small towns in between.

Explore the East Coast This Winter

Winter on the East Coast means everything from snow-covered skyscrapers to Santa on the beach. Enjoy all the variety and fabulous fun from Maine to Miami!

Read all of our winter guides.

Chunks of ice in a frozen Lake Champlain, seen from Burlington Vermont in winter
18 Cool Things to Do in Burlington, Vermont in Winter
Boston Massachusetts skyline at night
25 Awesome Things to Do in Boston in the Winter
Close up of white birch trees on snow-covered ground
23 Fun Winter Activities in North Conway: Ice Castles, Skiing, Breweries & More
Ice stalactites frame a cold morning scene in winter in Killington Vermont
20 Things to Do in Killington, VT in Winter: Snow-Fueled Fun, Brews, Nightlife, & More!
Skiiers on a snowy day at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow Vermont
21 Slopes & Mountain Resorts for the Best Skiing in New England This Winter
Welcome to Stowe Vermont postcard mural on a blue building
18 Things to Do in Stowe in Winter: Ski, Snowboard, Sled, Skate, or Cozy Up Indoors

East Coast Date Ideas & Romantic Getaways

Get date night inspiration and plan the perfect romantic getaway with our guides to different cities and regions along the East Coast. Whether you’re local or visiting, love is in the air!

Read more romantic guides.

Sunset over ocean at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes Delaware.
Most Romantic Things to do in Delaware: Activities, Food & Hotels
View of flowers and structure at the Japanese garden at Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
28 Romantic Things to Do in NYC: Date Ideas, Restaurants & More
Boston old state house at night
Best Date Ideas in Boston: 65 Romantic Things to Do, Restaurants, & Places to Stay
Evening view of Centennial Park in Downtown Atlanta Georgia
22 Romantic Things to Do in Atlanta, GA
A white fence bisects the green grass at The Historic Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA
22 Romantic Things to Do in the Berkshires: Wineries, Waterfalls, Museums, Live Music & More
Portland Head Light in Maine
Romantic Things to Do in Portland, Maine: Date Ideas for All Types of Couples

Springtime on the East Coast

Spring on the East Coast means melting snow into rushing waterfalls up north and spring break destinations as you head south. Enjoy this fun season in so many different ways!

Check out our springtime guides.

Daffodils against a blue sky
All the Best Things to Do in Spring in New England
Central Park pink trees in NYC.
26 Things to Do in Spring in New York: Indoors, Outdoors & Events
Fenway Park Red Sox sign
22 Things to Do in Boston in the Spring: Seasonal Events, Gardens, & Outdoor Activities
Glen Moss Falls in Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont
22 Fun Things to Do During Mud Season in Vermont

City Adventures & Fun Attractions

The cities along the East Coast are some of the most popular destinations in the whole US. From the Big Apple to Disney World, check out the best things to do!

Boston with kids kreme donut, swan boat, Fenway park stadium
39 Things to do with Kids in Boston: Activities, Food & Day Trips
Art deco buildings Starlite Hotel and palm trees on Ocean Beach Boulevard in Miami
One Day in Miami Itinerary & What to Skip
Blue skies and trees around Hollywood Tower in Orlando.
28 Orlando on a Budget Tips: Disney, Universal + I-Drive
NYC Skyline Freedom Tower
Free NYC Bucket List: 71 Things to do in New York

Get Off the Beaten Track on the East Coast

Don’t worry: the East Coast is filled with fascinating spots away from the popular tourist track if you want to delve deeper. Explore more with our guides to local spots that we know and love!

Sunrise Over Cristina River and Downtown Wilmington Delaware
24 Things to Do in Wilmington, Delaware: Attractions, Shopping & Food
View of mist over the green hills of Western Mass in the town of Lenox
38 Awesome Things to Do in Western Mass
View of Mount Washington Cog Railway. New Hampshire
All Aboard! New Hampshire Train Rides
Brick buildings in downtown Newburyport MA
16 Fun Things to Do in Newburyport, MA: Attractions, Events & More

Plan your Summer Adventures

Summertime on the East Coast means beaches from Bar Harbor to Key West, plus all the sun-filled fun in between! Plan your summer adventures to make the most of the season.

Check out all our summer guides.

Nubble (Cape Neddick) lighthouse lies a few hundred feet away from the shore covered with beach roses on a summer day in Maine. The beacon is one of most photographed lighthouses in the country.
10 Best Places to Go for an Idyllic Maine Summer Vacation
Nobska Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Massachusetts USA
26 Things to Do on Cape Cod: Museums, Beaches, Activities, Theater & More
Fence and sandy path to the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park, in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware.
36 Things to Do in Rehoboth Beach, The Nation’s Summer Capital
Skyviews Ferris wheel Bayfront Park Miami
36 Epic Things to do in Miami’s Neighborhoods & Miami Beach

Travel Guides By State

Looking for things to do, what to eat and advice on where to stay for a particular East Coast state? Click the name of the state below for all of our travel guides.

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