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Spring and Summer in the city is a wonderful experience. The weather is beautiful, the pace seems just a little slower, people spend more time outside and the parks are filled with life. The Northeast Corridor includes some of the Nation's finest and oldest cities from as far North as Boston through New York City, Philadelphia and finally all the way down to Washington DC. Not only is this a catchy name, but it is also the route name for Amtrak trains traveling to all destinations between Boston and Washington, DC. Keep that in mind when planning a trip, especially if you are not thrilled with th prospect of navigating tough traffic conditions and paying inflated parking prices.
Boston is a city steeped in tradition and well when in Rome...uh...Boston. Be sure to take a harbor cruise and enjoy the sights. Another great idea is to walk the Freedom Trail from Boston Common all the way to the Bunker Hill Monument. This should take a full day and requires quite a bit of walking, but the experience is entirely unique. Is there a baseball fan in the family? A Red Sox game in Boston is an experience that should be enjoyed by all. Consider it a pilgrimage for the uninitiated. Heading south down to New York City brings with it a completely new experience. This mega metropolis boasts some of the finest cuisine in the world. SO get out there and eat to your heart's content and be daring with your choices. You can eat Dominoes pizza at home, but you can eat Grimaldi's in Brooklyn or John's in the West Village. The point is the exploration and trying new things. Also, be sure to venture out to Central Park. The park in spring is a sight to behold with couples strolling, kids playing, artists selling their wares, and tourists watching it all unfold. Two-hours down South is Philadelphia with all of it's Constitutional and Colonial pedigree. Stay in Rittenhouse Square for the fine hotels and dining, but spend your days in Old City and Society Hill for the sites. The historical sites include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Roth house, the remains of Ben Franklin's house (Franklin Court) and the National Constitution Center. Finally, Washington, DC the nation's capital is littered with sites, monuments, government buildings of note, in addition to scenic rivers and parks. Washington, DC is a city built open a foundation of several neighborhoods that are all connected with the user-friendly, clean and efficient Metro transportation system. Remember to use the Metro in DC. You will reach the White House, Library of Congress, Smithsonian, or any of the monuments faster than if you were to fight the traffic. All of the cities along the Northeast Corridor are sure to guarantee you a fantastic urban vacation. Go out and enjoy the city! |
