Unit 4 The Popular East Coast and North Atlantic U.S.
Unit 4 discusses some very popular United States vacation spots. What states comprise the east coast and north Atlantic?
New England: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Massachusetts is the most popular New England state for travel destination.
Winters are cold and snowy; early spring can be dreary, summer temperatures are generally around 70 or 80 degrees, though very hot, humid. There are certain vacation spots in New England that are popular within the region. What city might be popular?
Boston, MA is probably the most visited city in New England due to its history. What might be some historic sites for vacationers?
New England Boston Freedom Trail Plymouth Rock USS Constitution
Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are filled with country towns and shops that draw the antique shopper and those wanting original maple syrup. There are lakes and ski areas, and coastal waters (Maine) Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south have their own resorts and night spots. Rhode Island is popular for sailing too.
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania What do you think of when you hear the words New York?
The 5 boroughs The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan. Mostly residential and connected to Manhattan by bridges.
The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan Manhattan Bronx Queens Brooklyn Staten Island
What are some popular attractions in New York City that you might recommend to a client?
New York Attractions
(some) New York Attractions Statue of Liberty Niagara Falls Central Park Empire State Building Time Square Rockefeller Center West Point
Name some places of interest in New Jersey.
Jersey Shore Atlantic City
Visitors to New York and New Jersey have the opportunity to travel to other close by states. One of these states is Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania What do you think of when hearing about that state?
Philadelphia Philadelphia has historic roots for our country. It was the first capital of the U.S. It houses Independence Hall, and Constitution Hall
Other attractions Liberty Bell Betsy Ross’s House Philadelphia Zoo Franklin Court Great museums
Attractions and Destinations Near Philadelphia What are those?
Pennsylvania Dutch Country Hershey Gettysburg National Battlefield
Pittsburgh This city houses some great museums and symphony and also the Carnegie Institute, a world-renowned center for culture.
Next Week A Look at the Mid-West and Southern U.S.