#EAST COAST ROAD TRIP PLANNER ZIP#
Zip 500 feet up the Washington Monument to enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye view over the cityscape. Not far from the Lincoln Memorial, you’ll also catch a glimpse of the beautiful World War II Monument and the Washington Monument.
(Or to read his famous Gettysburg Address, imprinted next to the statue.) Stay for a moment of quiet contemplation. Once inside, you’ll be shadowed by a 19-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln. Wandering up to the memorial from the east to enjoy the mirror images in the site’s famous Reflecting Pool.ĭazzle at the memorial’s Grecian architecture, supported by 36 columns, before stepping in. The Lincoln Memorial flanks the western edge of the National Mall. president remains one of the city’s most impressive sights. Opened in 1922, the iconic memorial to the 16th U.S. Only got one day in Washington, D.C.? Start by checking out the Lincoln Memorial. Spend an extra day or two to tackle some of the best Washington DC day trips. It’ll give you a chance to explore some of the top tourist attractions in Washington DC without feeling too rushed. On this itinerary, spend at least two days in Washington, D.C. Not far away, you’ll also find quaint beach towns and important historic cities like Baltimore and Annapolis. Within driving distance, plenty of green space awaits in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The city teems with grand monuments, even grander buildings, and some of the nation’s best museums & art galleries.Īside from its urban charms, Washington, D.C., is a great base for digging into the East Coast’s finest moments. capital city sits in the Mid-Atlantic sub-region, straddling the Northeast and Southeastern USA.įor history & politics buffs, Washington, D.C., has no rival.
Looking for more ideas for your trip? Check out our other itineraries and our USA Travel Guide for more recommendations on when to visit, where to go & what to do! Where to go in Northeast USA: A complete road trip itinerary Washington, D.C.Īlthough technically outside the region, Washington, D.C., is the perfect place to launch your Northeast road trip. We’ve also included ideas to extend your route into the East Coast’s more idyllic destinations. On this road trip, we’ve focused on the region’s top urban destinations and coastal hotspots. With the Northeast’s breadth, it’s hard to tackle it all in one fell swoop. And, of course, you’ll spend time exploring the granddaddy of all American cities, New York City. You’ll soak in the coastal treasures, forested hills, mountains, and rivers of New England and the Mid-Atlantic. On this Northeastern United States road trip itinerary, you’ll experience buzzing historical cities like Philadelphia and Boston.
The region comprises nine states: Maine, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. The Northeast nuzzles into the northeastern tip of the continental US, stretching along the east coast and to the Canadian border. Want to soak in historic cities, forested mountainscapes, and blissful coastlines? See it all on an epic Northeast USA road trip.