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.

Autumn color and the Swift River at Rocky Gorge, on the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire

46 Lovely Things to Do in New England in Fall

Fall colors and mountain, lighthouse by ocean and lush green forest at National Parks on the East Coast

11 Beautiful National Parks on the East Coast

Fall colors on trees at White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire

12 Best Hikes on the East Coast

East Coast Road Trip with white lighthouse, yellow taxi in NYC and beach with blue ocean

14 Stop East Coast Road Trip – Portland to Miami

East Coast Fall Road Trips

Use our detailed itineraries to plan a classic fall road trip in New England and beyond. View the colorful foliage, seek out iconic covered bridges, and stop at fantastic photo ops around every turn!

Photo of Pond in Boston Common Garden surrounded by trees in fall colors

(Free) New England Fall Road Trip 1 Week Itinerary

Sugar Hill Scenic Vista fall Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire (1)

New Hampshire Fall Foliage Road Trip Itinerary

Subtle fall colors around Sleepy Hollow Farmhouse Woodstock Vermont.

Vermont Fall Road Trip Itinerary: Foliage, Covered Bridges & Creemees!

Autumn colors surround Camden Harbor, a small coastal town in Maine

A Beautiful Boston to Maine Road Trip: 3 Coastal Stops + Things to Do in Each

Idyllic Autumn Destinations

It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season! Hop onto hayrides, navigate corn mazes, go apple picking, and get into all the spooky stuff & Hocus Pocus around Halloween. The East Coast in Fall is so much fun!

Check out all of our Fall guides.

A view of Camden Harbor from a grassy park with a bright red autumn tree

Where to Stay in Maine for Fall Foliage

Aerial view of pretty Pepperrell Cove on the Piscataqua River at Portsmouth Harbor in the fall as the leaves are changing

16 Fabulous Fall Day Trips From Boston for Foliage, History & Fun

A panoramic view of peak fall foliage in Smugglers Notch, Vermont

20 Things to Do in Stowe in Fall: Oktoberfest, Foliage, Corn Mazes & More Vermont Fun!

Fall colors around Central Park with NYC skyline

24 NYC Fall Festivals To Visit This Year

Long view of the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool in Washington DC in fall

Washington DC in the Fall: Pumpkin Festivals, Foliage, Haunted Pub Crawls, & More

Palm trees and colorful umbrella at Clearwater Beach

Fall in Florida: Halloween, Festivals & Fun Activities

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.

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

Close up of white birch trees on snow-covered ground

23 Fun Winter Activities in North Conway: Ice Castles, Skiing, Breweries & More

Magical Weekend Getaways from Boston in Winter

Old Yale Campus in winter in New Haven, Connecticut.

21 Winter Day Trips from NYC: Snowy Activities, Seasonal Shopping, Quaint Towns & More

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!

Check out all of our romantic guides.

Best Date Ideas in Boston: 65 Romantic Things to Do, Restaurants, & Places to Stay

View of flowers and structure at the Japanese garden at Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

28 Romantic Things to Do in NYC: Date Ideas, Restaurants & More

Oheka Castle and Grounds in Huntington on Long Island in New York

27 Date Ideas on Long Island for Outdoor Fun, First Dates, & Romantic Special Occasions

Rooftops view of Georgetown in Washington DC at night

59 Ideas for Day Dates & Date Night in DC: Fun, Free, & Special Occasion Ideas

fireworks on Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World Orlando

29 Romantic Things to Do in Orlando: Fun Date Ideas & Special Romantic Celebration Options

36 Romantic Things to do in Key West for Couples

East Coast City Adventures & 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

Free NYC Bucket List: 71 Things to do in New York

Off the Beaten Path 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

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.