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Fun Places to Visit on the East Coast – 7 Entertaining Locations

Fun Places to Visit on the East Coast

Fun Places to Visit on the East Coast

The United States East Coast has many stunning destinations for travelers to explore.

Historical experiences, outdoor adventure, urban atmosphere, and more things for every type of explorer.

We provide you a list of 7 fun places to visit on the East Coast, each with its corresponding main attractions.

Here are some of the top fun places to visit on the East Coast:

New York City, New York

Fun places to visit in New York City:

  • Times Square
    • Broadway Theaters
    • Madame Tussauds
    • Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
    • The Lego Store
    • M&M’s World
    • Hershey’s Chocolate World
  • Central Park
    • Strawberry Fields
    • Bethesda Fountain and Terrace
    • Central Park Conservatory Garden
    • Belvedere Castle
    • The Ramble
    • Boat House
    • Carousel
    • Wollman Rink (in winter only)
    • Central Park Zoo
  • The High Line
    • Wander along the elevated walkway to capture scenic views of the Manhattan skyline. 
    • Get a meal or snack in one of the High Line’s food vendors or nearby restaurants.
    • Admire the art sculptures and installations.
  • Chelsea Market
    • Explore the many specialty food shops and artisan boutiques, which offer unique crafts, handmade goods, and vintage finds.
  • Meatpacking District
    • Whitney Museum of American Art
    • The High Line
    • Boutique shops
    • Scenic waterfront park and trails.
  • Brooklyn Bridge
    • Walk in the historic Brooklyn Bridge
    • Admire the bridge’s stunning Gothic Revival-style design.
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park
    • Do a picnic, read a book, or simply walk around the park in the scenic 1.3-mile esplanade close to the East River.
    • Play sports or games.
    • Jane’s Carousel
  • Coney Island
    • Cyclone Roller Coaster: The historic wooden roller coaster.
    • Dreamland Wax Museum
    • Walk along the Coney Island Boardwalk
    • New York Aquarium
    • Authentic Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    • Iconic works by artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Warhol, and Pollock.
    • Attend a drawing, painting, or creative writing workshop.
    • Take a guided tour to learn more in-depth about MoMA.
  • The Vessel
    • Visit this honeycomb architectural structure in New York City from the outside.
    • Go inside the Hudson Yards Luxury Shopping Mall.
  • Top of the Rock
    • Go to the 70th floor to get scenic views of Manhattan.
    • Enjoy the Outdoor Observation Deck 
    • Explore the Rockefeller Center
  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
    • There are over 220 designer outlet stores. 
    • Several dining options
    • Take picturesque photos with the modern architectural design.

Washington, D.C.

Fun places to visit in Washington, D.C.:

  • National Malls and Monuments
    • Lincoln Memorial
    • Washington Monument
    • United States Capitol Building
    • National Museum of the American Indian
    • National Mall Grounds
  • Smithsonian Museums
    • National Air and Space Museums: You can sit in the cockpit of historic aircraft, experience flight simulators, and more.
    • National Museum of Natural History: Discover dinosaur fossils, admire many amazing animals, and more.
    • National Museum of American History: Learn about the many American artifacts and more.
  • National Zoo
    • Giant Pandas
    • Ride the Zoo train
    • Attend talks and demonstrations from the keepers.
    • Kids’ Farm
    • Conservation Carousel

Boston, Massachusetts

  • Freedom Trail
    • Take a self-guided walking or guided tour on this 2.5-mile historical path. 
    • Bunker Hill Monument: Take the 294 steps to the top of the monument and get panoramic views of Boston.
    • Paul Revere House
    • The world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel, the USS Constitution
    • Explore the local cuisine
  • New England Aquarium
    • Giant Ocean Tank
    • Penguin Exhibit: Check the Penguin Feeding Times
    • Shark and Ray Touch Tank
    • Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit
    • Jellyfish Gallery
  • Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
    • Over 500,000 works of art from ancient civilizations to contemporary masterpieces.
    • Explore the outdoor sculpture garden.
  • Public Garden
    • Ride on the iconic Swan Boats, a favorite activity since 1877.
    • Admire the gardens.
    • Visit the lagoon
    • Many statues and memorials
    • Do a picnic on the grass
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
    • Learn about JFK’s life, his political career, and presidential path.
    • Take a guided tour 
  • Newbury Street
    • Walk on the three-lined street full of shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, and more.
  • Harbor Cruise
    • Take a whale-watching excursion
    • Go to the Boston Harbor Islands
    • Sunset cruises
    • Dinner cruises
    • Music cruises
    • Architectural cruises
  • Game at Fenway Park
    • Attend a baseball game.
    • Visit the Red Sox Hall of Fame

Miami, Florida

  • South Beach Neighborhood
    • Visit the South Beach for a walk, bike, or roller-blade.
    • Art Deco District
    • Sunset at Lummus Park
    • Attend a Volleyball Tournament
  • Miami Beach Boardwalk
    • Walk along the 4-mile beachfront boardwalk.
    • Watch the sunset
    • Watch a street performer
  • Relax on the beaches; our top recommendations:
    • South Beach
    • Crandon Park Beach
    • Haulover Beach
    • Virginia Key Beach
    • Matheson Hammock Park
  • Wynwood Arts District
    • Observe the Murals and Street Art
  • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
    • Vizcaya Museum: A 34-room Italian Renaissance-style villa
    • Explore the terraces, fountains, and sculptures of the Formal Gardens.
  • Latin Cuisine and Culture
    • Explore Little Havana, Wynwood, and the Design District
    • Try flavors from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and many other Latin American countries.
    • Attend a cooking class to prepare classic Latin dishes.
    • Pérez Art Museum Miami
    • Latin Cultural Festivals
    • Freedom Tower: Learn about the history of Cuba
  • Airboat Ride in the Everglades
    • Explore the largest wetland ecosystem in the United States.
  • Miami Seaquarium
    • Dolphin Harbor
    • Shark Channel
    • Seal and Sea Lion Show
    • Penguin Isle
    • Manatee Lagoon

Charleston, South Carolina

  • Historic Downtown
    • Charleston City Market
    • Ride a horse-drawn carriage
    • Nathaniel Russell House
    • Old Slave Mart Museum
  • Noteworthy Plantations
    • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
    • Middleton Place
    • Drayton Hall
    • Boone Hall Plantation
    • Edmondston-Alston House
  • Culinary Options
    • Lowcountry Cuisine
    • Farm to table restaurants
    • Seafood Specialties
    • Rooftop Dining
  • Carriage or Boat Tour
    • Ride a horse-drawn carriage led by an experienced rider.
    • Take harbor cruises, river tours, or eco-tours.
  • Charleston Museum: America’s First Museum.
  • Charleston Farmers Market
    • Opened every Saturday from April through December with over 100 local vendors.
    • Get a big variety of fresh produce.
  • Charleston’s Beaches
    • Folly Beach
    • Isle of Palms
    • Sullivan’s Island
    • Kiawah Island
  • Ghost Tour
    • Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour
    • Bulldog Tours Haunted Pub Crawl
    • Charleston’s Gullah Geechee Ghost Tour
  • Charleston Waterfront Park
    • Pineapple Fountain 
    • Historic Vendue Range

Savannah, Georgia

  • Historic District
    • 22 Public Squares: Admire historical monuments, fountains, and oak trees.
  • Savannah’s Iconic Mansions
    • Mercer Williams House
    • Owens-Thomas House
    • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
  • Forsyth Park
    • Forsyth Fountain
    • Perfect for picnicking, relaxing, or playing.
  • Savannah’s Haunted History
    • Sorrel-Weed House
    • Mercer Williams House
    • Kehoe House
  • Savannah’s Food Scene
    • Lowcountry cuisine such as shrimp and grits, Savannah red rice, and the she-crab soup.
  • Riverfront
    • Get stunning views of the city’s skyline from the river.

The Outer Banks, North Carolina

  • Historic Lighthouses
    • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
    • Ocracoke Lighthouse
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    • Place of the historic first powered, controlled, and sustained flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright in 1903.
  • Beach
    • Currituck Beach
    • Nags Head Beach
    • Kill Devil Hills Beach
    • Kitty Hawk Beach
    • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
  • Local Cuisine
    • Locally-caught seafood like blue crabs, shrimp, flounder, and oysters.
    • Unique style of barbecue
    • Cornmeal-crusted fried seafood
    • Homemade biscuits
    • Local agriculture ingredients like corn, tomatoes, greens, and sweet potatoes.

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