15 Day Highlights of Eastern USA

Over de bestemming: New York is de grootste stad van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Dankzij de leidinggevende en invloedrijke rol in handel, financiën, media, public relations, kunst, mode en educatie geldt zij als een van de belangrijkste wereldsteden. New York is niet de hoofdstad van die staat, dat is Albany. De stad is de dichtstbevolkte grote stad in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 9,5 miljoen inwoners verspreid over een gebied van 789,43 km². De stad New York bestaat uit vijf boroughs of stadsdelen: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens en Staten Island. Veel monumenten en wijken van de stad zijn wereldberoemd en staan vaak symbool voor de Verenigde Staten in het algemeen. Zo zijn er het Vrijheidsbeeld, Wall Street, wolkenkrabbers zoals het Empire State Building en het Chrysler Building.

About the destination: Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, the second largest city on the East Coast of the United States, and the fifth-most-populous city in the United States. It is located in the North-eastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and it is the only consolidated city-county in Pennsylvania. At Franklin Court we find the Christ Church Burial Ground, another famous landmark, where Ben Franklin and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence were laid to rest. The Congress Hall was home of the first Congress. On top of that, George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated here, and the Bill of Rights was ratified right inside. Philadelphia's most famous attraction, the Liberty Bell was rung to commemorate the hearing of the Declaration of Independence on 1776. The Bell weighs 2,000 pounds, which may not be apparent by looking at it. Philadelphia is a spectacular city to visit. It is welcoming and loaded with history and has a great mixture of old and new and of historic and modern. There are many sites, restaurants, clubs, and museums to keep you busy, along with several open space parks dotting the centre and, of course, the rivers, which add to the serenity of this vibrant city.

About the destination: Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. Located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The White House, symbolically the most important building of the country, is where US Presidents have lived and worked for more than 200 years. Dominating the Washington DC skyline stands the Washington Monument. It is dedicated to the first US President George Washington. Recognized around the world and a remarkable neoclassical landmark, The Capitol is where the US Senate and House of Representatives meet. The National Cathedral is the most well-known US cathedral. This beautiful building has been the site for many national memorial services. Among the country's most important institutions, the Supreme Court offers tours to learn about its history and inner workings. Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial was completed in 1922 and it is modelled after Greek temples. The magnificent Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and houses approximately 90 million archives materials. The Jefferson Memorial is modelled after Rome's Pantheon and is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, third US President and one of the Founding Fathers. D.C. shed its former reputation as a boring and dangerous city and it now has shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Travellers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.

About the destination: Richmond is the capital city in Virginia, a commonwealth in the South Region of the United States of America. From historic sites to the best shopping, premiere golfing and even whitewater rapids in the heart of the city, the options in the Richmond Region are limitless. Spend a weekend touring hallowed Civil War sites and relive key battles fought right on Virginia soil. Don’t miss the Monumental Avenue and The Richmond Garden Trail, ready-made itinerary of some of the country's best gardens and green spaces, with a few "garden secrets" along the way.

About the destination: Charleston is a city that belongs to the US state of South Carolina and is the county seat and largest city of Charlestown. Also it is known as the Holy City due to the large number of churches that are in the city. Charleston is a city with a fascinating architecture previous to the war. What stands out are its churches, visit some of them such as the St. Michael's Church which is the oldest church in the whole city built in 1761 or the Circular Congregational Church. You can also make a tour and visit the haunted cemeteries from the city of Charleston, one of the most famous is the Magnolia Cemetery. You can also enjoy wonderful views in Battery Park & White Point Gardens where you can stroll. Be sure to visit the gardens of Middleton Place which is a wonderful garden, filled with lakes, plants, flowers. Culture lovers will also enjoy museums like the Charleston Museum perfect to learn the history and customs of this city. Charleston also has nightlife and it is advisable to visit pubs like the Charleston Tavern Tour where you can see the waiters dressed as pirates that terrorized the city many years ago. No doubt, Charleston is a city that exudes charm and combined with the friendliness and hospitality of the southern cities in the United States.

About the destination: is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina

About the destination: Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the state of Georgia and is, today, a national centre of commerce. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta has the highest elevation out of major cities east of the Mississippi River. An Atlanta tour must include the Atlanta History Center. Learn about the city’s roots and its role in the Civil War. Atlanta is the major setting for Margaret Mitchell’s novel “Gone With the Wind,” and you can learn about the author and the book at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. Stop by the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site which includes this inspiring leader’s birthplace home, his final resting place, the church where he once gave sermons, as well as a museum and memorial. From there, your Atlanta sightseeing should continue at the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Centennial Olympic Park, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Stone Mountain Park. On the outskirts of the city we have the beautiful Stone Mountain Park. If you take the Summit Skyride, you’ll get an outstanding view of the city.Atlanta is the flagship for the New South, a sprawling city with trendy bars, top-notch restaurants and high end boutiques, but all adorned with Southern charm. Atlanta has a very modern skyline but is intrinsically proud of its heritage.