By Regina Sass
The Northeast has places to vacation with things going on yearlong. These places to vacation in the Northeast are all family oriented with plenty of outdoor and indoor attractions and activities. Each one of them has a special place in
United States history and gives you the chance to learn while having fun.
Lake George, New York
Lake George is a Victorian village in the Adirondack region of New York state. Outdoor activities include swimming, boating, hiking, biking and picnicking. There are free concerts and fireworks in the summer; in February, there is the annual Winter Carnival; and in July and August, there are sailboat races. You can tour historic places, take a cruise in the lake, go for a hot-air balloon ride, explore local caves, camp in Adirondack Park, visit local wineries, and go horseback riding, rafting, tubing and fishing. Lake George is also home to Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course, Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, and The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom.
For more information on Lake George, go to www.lakegeorge.com.
Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic, Connecticut, is home to the famous Mystic Seaport Museum and much more, including the Mystic Arts Center, Children's Museum, Playscapes and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The Mystic Seaport Seafaring Village is a restored 19th-century village with a general store, blacksmith shop, tavern, shipyard and more. There is also the replica of Nantucket's Brant Point Lighthouse that you can explore.
For more information, visit www.mystic.org.
Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley
Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley has something for just about anyone. It is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead & The Evergreens, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Basketball Hall of Fame, Old Sturbridge Village (a re-created Colonial village) and the Springfield Science Museum. For those who like the outdoors, there is golfing to camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, skiing and more. There are summer festivals and concerts, art galleries and plenty of shopping opportunities. There is a wide choice of accommodations ranging from major hotel chains to secluded bed and breakfasts.
For more information and things to do, visit www.valleyvisitor.com.
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
