America’s East Coast is without a doubt its most iconic region. Cities like New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. can be found there.
Something a lot of people do not know is that the East Coast was the part of America first colonized by the British, Dutch, and French. Therefore, it is one of the most historic regions.
If you are planning on taking your children to the East Coast, then there’s a lot on offer for you to see.
This post will tell you all of the things you should prioritize seeing, to make your trip easier to plan.
Table of Contents
Choosing City
Where do you plan on going on the East Coast? Most traveler’s go to New York.
New York is by far the most famous East Coast city. However, it’s also one of the most expensive to visit.
No matter where you stay in New York, you’re going to have to spend a small fortune.
Midtown is one of the best areas to stay in the city that never sleeps, New York because it is safe and hotels are a lot more reasonably priced than they are in other districts.
Philadelphia is another city that’s worth visiting.
There are some interesting historical sites and monuments in Philadelphia, commemorating the War of Independence.
Compared to New York, it’s a much cheaper city to visit. However, there’s a lot less to do there.
Booking Hotel
Regardless of whether you visit the East Coast, you are going to have to fight for hotel rooms.
East Coast cities are the most popular with international tourists in all of the United States.
Many of them are also important business hubs.
Because of all of this, they can be expensive. One of the best ways to save yourself money is to book your hotel several weeks (or even months) in advance of your trip. Booking your hotel rooms early will help you to secure a place in your chosen hotel and save money.
Planning Travel
How do you plan on getting to the East Coast?
If you are travelling from another part of the United States then you could go by plane, car, or rail.
If you’re travelling from outside the United States then a plane is probably your only option.
Some cruises do dock in New York, but they are usually very expensive.
As with hotel rooms, you can save money on your plane tickets by booking them early.
Airlines tend to give traveler’s early bird discounts.
Booking early will also help you to secure seats, as flights to America’s East Coast sell out fast.
Daily Activities
What do you plan on doing on each day of your trip to the East Coast?
There are lots of things to see and do there, from visiting historical monuments to iconic landmarks like New York’s Statue of Liberty.
In New York, there are also some interesting city districts worth visiting like Chinatown, Little Italy, and Times Square.
The best time to visit Chinatown is during the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year sees Chinatown come alive.
Little Italy’s a great place to visit during the Christmas period, as there are a lot of small fairs and religious ceremonies.
Local Cuisine
Each city on the East Coast has its own cuisine or at least dishes unique to it.
For example, Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks while New York is known for its incredible Chinese food.
New York doesn’t just have good Chinese restaurants, however; it also has fantastic Italian ones too.
This is because lots of Chinese and Italian immigrants settled in the city, so there are traditional and authentic restaurants there like you would find back in China and Italy.
In particular, New York has some fantastic Cantonese restaurants, due to many Hong Kong Chinese who emigrated there.
Immersing Yourself
Finally, make sure that wherever you go, you immerse yourself.
The East Coast way of life can take some getting used to.
It’s very chaotic, but at the same time, it’s safe, fun, and friendly.
If you have never been to the East Coast before, then try to create a travel itinerary.
Creating an itinerary will help you to plan out each day’s activities more effectively.
Planning each day will then mean that you don’t have to worry about thinking up things to do every morning.
Be sure to book tickets for attractions early, as you might not be able to get them on the morning of your intended visit.
The East Coast is a great place to go with your kids.
There is a lot of fun, and family activities waiting there for you.
Try to book everything early, as mentioned several times already, so you can save yourself money and guarantee tickets or rooms.
