When pondering vacation destinations in the United States, the country can be divided into seven major regions: the northeast, southeast, southwest, mid-Atlantic, mid-West, northwest, and the non-Continental United States. Each of these regions have peak seasons in which the customs and events they are known for are in full swing. The following is a breakdown of each region by state and an overview of what draws vacationers to each region:
This region of the United States can keep you busy with renowned cities such as Boston and New York. Here you will find sporting events, theaters, shopping, museums, and many other forms of entertainment. You can also escape the city life by visiting coastal and upstate locations of the region where you can enjoy beach and mountain towns with swimming, hiking, canoeing, and skiing opportunities for the outdoor types.
The Northeast States Include: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont..
This region is a year-round desirable vacation spot. The warm climate allows vacationers to escape the harsh winters they would be experiencing elsewhere. The Southeast has many popular beach towns and is home to professional sports teams. Other areas are more in tune with nature and offer excellent camping or hiking opportunities.
The Southeast States Include: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi.
This region offers very diverse vacation possibilities. It has everything from deserts to ski resorts and crowded beach towns to camping sites wide open to the outdoors. The climate is also varied throughout this region. Places like Colorado experience harsh winters, great for winter sports lovers, while Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico hardly know it's winter. The Southwest also gives vacationers ample opportunity to catch their favorite professional sports and also sample a vast selection of cuisine.
The Southwest States Include: Arkansas, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
This region is torn between the north and the south, and quite expectedly has characteristics of both. The northern Mid-Atlantic is highly populated and city oriented. Places to visit include Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The southern Mid-Atlantic, although they do experience winter, offer more outdoor and beach options.
Mid-Atlantic States: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
This region is likely the most forgotten about of the United States. The Mid-West is not known for its large cities or sports teams, although it does have some of both. The Mid-Western United States is a great destination for those who love the outdoors and cool temperatures.
The Mid-West States Include: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
This region gives vacationers a taste of the outdoors that the Mid-West offers, but also has warm weather and highly populated cities in many areas. Health conscious vacationers would likely enjoy a trip to California, Washington, and Oregon, which are known for organic cuisine and also outdoor activity opportunities. Sports fans can also feel at home in the Northwest.
Northwest States Include: Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
Alaska and Hawaii make up this region, and offer the biggest contrast between states sharing regions. Alaska offers cruises to scope out its vast wildlife and beautiful scenery. Hawaii is breathtaking as well; however, it gives vacationers a year long summerhot spot. Hawaii has exotic beaches, volcanoes, and tropical forests.
The Non-Continental United States Include: Alaska and Hawaii as well as Purto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
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