Activities in the Northeastern United States

Whether you're traveling on business, taking a family vacation with the kids or seeking a romantic weekend getaway, you'll find plenty of attractions in the Northeastern United States. From Pennsylvania's Amish Country to New York City's museums to New England's historic landmarks, you'll never be lacking for things to do. Enjoy hiking, biking and golfing, as well as a wealth of events, fairs and festivals when you visit the Northeast states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Events, Fairs & Festivals in the Northeast

The Northeast is keen on events, fairs and festivals. Every Fourth of July, you can enjoy the American MusicFest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the Macy's Day Parade in New York City. The War Between the States is reenacted annually during Civil War Weekend in Morristown, New Jersey. And a multitude of flower shows, craft fairs and food festivals can be enjoy throughout the year in New England. For any and all kinds of events, all you need to do is visit the Northeast. [ more about events & festivals in the northeast ]

Golf in the Northeast

Teeing off in the Northeast is a piece of cake. Discover more than 700 Arnold Palmer-designed courses in Pennsylvania. Bethpage State Park in New York features five public 18-hole courses, one of which is the Black Course, a U.S. Open site. New Jersey has no shortage of public and private courses, including renowned Upper Montclair Country Club. New England is equally rich in challenging, picturesque courses. If golf is your game, the Northeast is "fore" you. [ more about golf in the northeast ]

Northeast Outdoor Recreation

Stellar beaches are in abundance from the Jersey Shore to Maine's craggy coastline. Boating and fishing reign supreme in New York State's Finger Lakes. Downhill and cross country skiing rules from Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains to the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Hiking trails galore can be found in state parks throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire. With all that and more, you'll have a great time in the Northeast's great outdoors. [ more about outdoor recreation in the northeast ]