
Home to lively New York City, scenic New Jersey beaches, historic Washington D.C. and much more, the Mid-Atlantic region contains a bevy of activities all within a few hours of each other. The Big Apple alone can keep you busy for days with its endless array of art galleries, theaters, shops and iconic sights, but spare a little time for the colonial charms of Philadelphia and Baltimore's bustling harborfront. After a few days of museum- and monument-hopping in D.C., make a detour to Fredericksburg, VA, where you can visit George Washington's childhood home and tour Civil War battlefields.