Unit 4

The Popular East Coast and North Atlantic U.S.

Unit 4 discusses some very popular United States vacation spots.

What states comprise the east coast and north Atlantic?

New England: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,

Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Massachusetts is the most popular New England state for travel destination.

Winters are cold and snowy; early spring can be dreary, summer temperatures are generally around 70 or 80 degrees, though very hot, humid.

There are certain vacation spots in New England that are popular within the region.

What city might be popular?

Boston, MA is probably the most visited city in New England due to its history.

What might be some historic sites for vacationers?

New EnglandBoston

Freedom TrailPlymouth Rock

USS Constitution

Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are filled with country towns and shops that draw the antique shopper and those wanting original maple syrup. There are lakes and ski areas, and coastal waters (Maine)

Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south have their own resorts and night spots. Rhode Island is popular for sailing too.

New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

What do you think of when you hear thewords New York?

The 5 boroughs

The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan.

Mostly residential and connected to Manhattan by bridges.

The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan

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Bronx

Queens

BrooklynBrooklyn

Staten Staten IslandIsland

What are some popular attractions in New York City that you might recommend to a client?

New York Attractions

(some) New York Attractions

Statue of Liberty

Niagara Falls

Central Park

Empire State Building

Time SquareRockefeller Center

West Point

Name some places of interest in New Jersey.

Jersey Shore

Atlantic City

Visitors to New York and New Jersey have the opportunity to travel to other close by states.

One of these states is Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

What do you think of when hearing about that state?

Philadelphia

Philadelphia has historic roots for our country .

It was the first capital of the U.S.

It houses Independence Hall, and

Constitution Hall

Other attractions

• Liberty Bell• Betsy Ross’s House • Philadelphia Zoo • Franklin Court • Great museums

Attractions and Destinations Near Philadelphia

What are those?

• Pennsylvania Dutch Country

• Hershey

• Gettysburg National Battlefield

Pittsburgh

This city houses some great museums and symphony and also the Carnegie Institute, a world-renowned center for culture.

Next Week

A Look at the Mid-West and Southern U.S.