Explore DC’s museums with Lonely Planet Eastern USA travel guide

From a megacity to a gator-filled swamp in the space of a plane ride – the East rolls out ad-venture from the Atlantic to the mighty Mississippi River.

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Lonely Planet is your passport to Eastern USA, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Hit New York’s streets to discover the city, wander the halls of DC’s museums, or hike the rocky coastline of Acadia National Park; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Trisha Ping describes why she loves Eastern USA. "Even after decades of living and travelling in the eastern united states, I'm still surprised by its natural beauty and vast range of cultures and activities. Moving between regions can feel like going to another country, with unfamiliar menus and new landscapes, not to mention the dialect a non-English speaker could be forgiven for thinking that a drawling Southerner and a nasal New Yorker were speaking completely different languages. So pick a state, any state - we guarantee you a memorable adventure."

Eastern USA Top 10

1.New York City

2. National Mall

3. Acadia National Park

4. Chicago

5. New Orleans

6. Everglages National Park

7. Philadelphia

8. Detroit

9. Great Smoky Mountains

10. The Catskills

Inside Lonely Planet’s Eastern USA Travel Guide:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, the way of life, arts, architecture, music, landscapes, wildlife, food, drink

Coverage includes: New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania, New England, Washington, DC & the Capital Region, The South, Florida, Great Lakes, and more

Writers: Trisha Ping, Isabel Albiston, Mark Baker, Amy C Balfour, Robert Balkovich, Ray Bartlett, Jade Bremner, Gregor Clark, Ashley Harrell, Adam Karlin, Brian Kluepfel, Ali Lemer, Vesna Maric, Virginia Maxwell, Hugh McNaughtan, MaSovaida Morgan, Lorna Parkes, Kevin Raub, Charles Rawlings-Way, Simon Richmond, Regis St Louis, Mara Vorhees, Benedict Walker, Greg Ward

Get to the heart of Eastern USA and begin your journey now!