What to see on the East Coast

A question on many a traveler’s mind is “what to see on the East Coast?” That’s because the United States is a must in every traveler’s ‘wish list’. And whether you’re a local or from further afield, taking a route along the East Coast is the perfect way to learn about the birth of the country. But where to start?At Civitatis, we’ve made a selection of the six essential visits on the East Coast, starting from Massachusetts and stretching all the way down to Louisiana. Are the over 2,300 miles that separate our two initial destinations worth it? Of course!

Boston

To begin our discovery of the East Coast of the United States, we can’t think of a better place than Boston, one of the oldest and most historic cities in the country. The economic and financial center of the region, Boston is full of colonial streets and buildings steeped in history: the harbor where the Boston Tea Party took place, the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War, and King’s Chapel Church, the first Anglican church in the United States.

Besides enjoying a guided tour of Boston, it would be nice to take a trip to Salem and Marblehead – Massachusetts is full of attractions beyond the city!

New York

Typical. World-famous. Tourist-rich. But incredible, unforgettable and a place that everyone should visit at least once in their life. We say once because you can’t truly get to know New York in a single trip. The city of skyscrapers has it all: architecture, art, culture, gastronomy…There are a huge range of activities on offer in New York, such as taking a horse drawn carriage ride through central park, attending an NBA game, touring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island or enjoying the contrasts of New York. Whatever you do you won’t be disappointed.

Philadelphia

A little further south of New York we find Philadelphia, the cradle of American culture. A complete route of the East Coast, simply cannot miss this city. Here the Declaration of Independence was signedIndependence Hall, here you can see the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin’s house, Betsy Ross’s house (designer of the United States flag), Elfreth’s Alley… We could continue listing the must-sees in Philadelphia, but how about taking a guided tour of Philadelphia to discover them?

And if you are in Philadelphia, we strongly advise you to go to the Amish region of Lancaster, in Pennsylvania, where you’ll see a way of life still totally disconnected from the modern world!

Washington D.C.

And whoever still thinks that the United States is short on history… We move on to Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. One of the absolutely essential cities to see on the East Coast! Did you know that this city was built specifically to be the capital of the country?! Washington D.C. houses what are perhaps the most famous government buildings in the world: the White House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court. To get to know them in greater detail, perhaps you can take a guided tour!

Plus, a must-see in Washington D.C. It is the memorial to Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and Roosvelt, as well as the Pentagon and Arlington Cemetery, known for its moving history, and long rows of white tombstones.

Miami

Once we get to Miami, it’s time to enjoy its paradise beaches and subtropical climate, the main attractions that make it a year-round tourist favorite! Miami has perfect beaches to enjoy a day of sea, sun and sand, but the best of all of them is South Beach! Are all the stereotypes that we have seen for years in movies and series true? But if you also want to know the stories that have made this area over the years, taking a bike tour of South Beach is the ideal option.

New Orleans

Can you hear that? It is the sound of jazz that you can feel around each and every corner of New Orleans, the city that gave birth to the genre. New Orleans is unlike all of the above. Far from the skyscrapers that so characterize large American cities, its quaint streets are what you might call “colonial”. Examples of this are Bourbon Street, Jackson Square Park or the French Quarter, full of houses and buildings with European heritage.

If during your trip to the East Coast of the United States you pass through New Orleans, take a tour of the city’s jazz heritage or a food tour to try the local cajun delights!