Places of Interest in the Northeast
- The Northeastern United States has a host of potential travel destinations.Milk & Honey Creative/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
The Northeast section of the United States offers hundreds of potential travel destinations. According to the United States Census Bureau, this region includes Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It also embraces the Mid-Atlantic States of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. While you can travel to famous cities like Boston and New York, there are other places of interest in the Northeast for your exploration. - Visit the Great Lakes and go ghost hunting. There are stories of lost ships in the waters here that resurface to tell their stories. One example is the W.H. Gilcherwas. Bearing coal, the ship disappeared in the Straits of Mackinac in 1892, the water that connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Alternatively, travel this region seeking out ghosts. Minne Quay apparently haunts Lake Huron shores. She was the daughter of a local Tavern owner who fell in love with a sailor at the age of 15. When she could not marry him, she killed herself at Lake Huron in 1876. You can also explore haunted light houses like Point aux Barques, built in 1847 on Lake Huron. Here reports of a ghost lady happen frequently.
- The Lily Dale Spiritualist Community began in 1879 as a center for Spiritualism and spiritual development. The area hosts numerous education programs including lectures by respected authors in the field of psychic phenomena. Several healers, mediums and teachers live on site, offering insight to daily questions posed by visitors. The area sits in a lakeside region surrounded by a stunning old-growth forest complete with fairy trails for walking. You can reserve accommodations, but book as early as possible, particularly in summer when the community buzzes with activities.
- Take a car ride following the path of the Appalachian Trail, or hike as much of it as you can. Benton Mackaye dreamed of a trail that followed the length of the Appalachian Mountains from end-to-end in 1921. Twenty years later that trail became a reality. It still exists, covering over 2,000 miles between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Mount Katadhin, Maine. In 1968, the National Park Service took control of the trail to protect and care for it. The trail remains open to hikers and offers numerous lodges along the way for shelter. There are also trail towns nearby for alternative accommodations and restocking supplies.
- Martha's Vineyard is an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. One of the earliest recorded deaf communities grew here using sign language known as Martha's Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL). The region has permanent residents, but is a popular destination for seasonal visitors, particularly in the summer months. The Vineyard is accessible only by air and boat. The activities here suit people of many lifestyles, and attractions range from fantastic restaurants and beautiful beaches to handcrafted items. Consider going in October to visit the annual Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival for savory fare and wine pairing.
