American Travel
Hubs and Itineraries
The Northeast
Region of the United States corresponds to the original 13 colonies
that founded the country. Besides its illustrious history and culture, the
region is a trend setter on the technological and environmental fronts along
with agricultural innovations and unique, local food, wine and brew traditions.
Vermont is
agriculture and industry, heritage museums and historic sites, small towns and
downtowns where
visitors and residents find the distinctive local businesses, historic
buildings, and rich cultural and social activities that form Vermont's special
sense of community. These authentic and attractive downtowns and villages are
widely recognized as a key part of the state’s allure.
Rockland and Piermont on the
Hudson
located just 30 miles north of New York City are known for quaint villages,
spectacular river views and outdoor recreation with 32,000 acres of parklands dotted with sparkling lakes and streams
rushing down to the Hudson. Miles marked trails lead right to the foothills of
the Ramapo Mountains.
The Hudson Valley
extends 150 miles above the tip of Manhattan; a National Heritage Area the
valley is steeped in history natural beauty culture food and farmers’ markets.
Upstate New York is home to city and country
settings, high-tech industries and natural wonders.
Corning drive through the Catskill
Mountains and reach the Corning Museum, the world’s largest glass museum
featuring a contemporary art and design wing; experience live hot glass
demonstrations of glass objects made by artists and hands-on exhibits
highlighting science and technology.
Finger
Lakes and
Watkins Glen State Park is the site of 19 waterfalls and a gorge. Seneca Lake
is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. From Geneva, on the north
shore of the lake, you can head east towards Syracuse and visit Destiny USA,
sixth largest shopping destination in the United States.
Rochester is a world renowned American
city and home to George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and
Film inside the home of Kodak’s founder.
The
Erie Canal is an Active Waterway Cruise or Walk through Historic Villages and
Natural Landscapes
Maryland Baltimore was the
first and remains among the most successful efforts at redeveloping a downtown
area. The Inner Harbor is
a major travel destination and home to a unique museum made up of historic ships that have served the
local community and the nation over time. Nearby, Maryland’s Capital of Annapolis is a great example of a small
town with a tourism vocation as demonstrated by museums that
tell us about colonial America and life on the Chesapeake Bay.
Local
Food Wineries and Breweries
There are several fascinating examples throughout the Northeast of a
resurgence in farming that cater to an ever increasing demand for local,
quality and sustainable food, wine and ale consumption:
In the Washington, DC area,
both in the US capital city and its suburban communities, a unique local
economy driven by government spending has also fueled the development of
downtown and neighborhood construction. This in turn has spawned a demand for
nightlife and weekend amenities for both a highly educated and environmentally
conscious local population and out of town visitors.
In the Maryland suburbs, the community of Silver Spring
has undergone such a transformation and is excellent base from which travelers
can take in the sights and monuments of the capital as well as the Potomac River Trails
and the coastal communities along Chesapeake Bay.
Similar experiences that provide a uniquely local eno-gastronomical
atmosphere with historical and sustainable attractions are present in Southeastern Pennsylvania,
in Philadelphia Neighborhoods
and Hershey Harrisburg and the
Susquehanna River Valley.
Travel and the
Environment
Some
communities have been in the forefront of land conservation, historic
preservation, arts movements that celebrates land and landscapes and water
resources management initiatives:
In the Lehigh Valley,
the local culture draws from the Moravian settlements experience in which all
men were equal; a broad cultural environment in which music, art, education and
religious tolerance flourished, as evidenced by the communal dwellings,
churches and industrial structures.
The Brandywine Valley, facing
an industrial development that would impact a largely rural community, focused
on Development & Conservancy
Issues, including floodplain areas that threatened to devastate
water supplies in parts of the Delaware River Valley. Local residents bought
endangered land and initiated conservation easements that now protect five and
one-half miles along the Brandywine River.
In the city
of Philadelphia, the waterfront is now a 6 mile walking
and biking destination. Trail features include streetscape improvements along
the entire waterfront trail, a bi-directional bikeway, pedestrian walkway
and rain gardens that collect the first inch of storm water, relieving the city
sewer system during major weather events, as well as benches, bike racks,
decorative street pavers and innovative solar trail lighting. Center City
offers a thriving culture and entertainment scene as well as contemporary arts
museum with training programs and study
tours for students, aspiring artists and family traveling.
Local Green Economies Connecting Globally
The Towns and Villages of
Loudoun County Virginia
Loudoun County is renowned for rolling hills of farms and vineyards, pastures filled
with grazing horses, and the Blue Ridge Mountains; it is also just 25 miles
from Washington DC.
Leesburg
is Loudoun's county seat, has seen significant history from 1758, and has a
well-preserved downtown historic district with stunning 18th and 19th
century architecture. Leesburg is also a shopping and dining venue and features
historic sites such as Gen. George C. Marshall's home, Dodona Manor and Ball's
Bluff Civil War battlefield. Video
Middleburg,
known as the capital of Virginia's horse country, has been welcoming visitors
since 1787. It is also a shopper’s delight, with home furnishing and antique
stores, boutiques and more; a stroll through this historic hamlet is an
experience in itself. Middleburg has hosted iconic American personalities such
as Jackie Kennedy and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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