2023-06-09 07:28:00
Where is “The Mid-Atlantic” located?
« The Mid-Atlantic »such is the name given locally to all these States which we more broadly call the East Coast, although this designation also encompasses most often other coastal regions of the Atlantic. Still, the “real” Mid-Atlantic generally corresponds to this half-dozen states located between New England in the north and the states of the South.
Which US states make up The Mid-Atlantic?
These are Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, plus Washington DC or “District of Columbia« (the US capital does not have state status).
Delaware
He was the first to ratify the American Constitution on December 7, 1787, which earned him the nickname of « First State ». Apart from that, the second smallest state in the country is better known for its advantageous taxation than for its tourist attractions, even if it has beautiful beaches like Bethany Beach or Rehoboth Beach appreciated by the inhabitants of neighboring states or the capital Washington Close.
> More info: www.visitdelaware.com
Maryland
The state is certainly small, densely populated due to its proximity to Washington DC, and not really known abroad.
However, Maryland is a pleasant place with varied sea or countryside landscapes “built” around the famous Chesapeake Bay. There are also testimonies of American history both in cities like Annapolis, its capital, or Baltimore, in various small villages whose origins date back to the 17the century, than at the site of the Civil War battle of Antietam. And for outdoor activities, head to the Deep Creek Lake region or the seaside resort of Ocean City for its beaches and entertainment.
> More info: www.visitmaryland.org
New Jersey
What can be considered in its northern part as a vast suburb of New York, and in its southwestern part of Philadelphia also has a pleasant Atlantic coast precisely appreciated by the inhabitants of these agglomerations. On more than 200 kilometers what is called the Jersey Shore indeed aligns the beaches and the seaside resorts with moreover the “Las Vegas of the East” which is Atlantic City known for a long time for its casinos.
> More info: visitnj.org
New York State
In the State of New York, there is of course the city of New York, which needs no introduction. But there are also plenty of other interesting places in this state that is more “natural” than urban, contrary to what one might imagine.
The Adirondacks, the Catskill Mountains, the Finger Lakes, the Thousand Islands, the Hudson Valley and even Long Island are all places renowned for their landscapes where, according to, medium mountains, forests, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, beaches, and where the whole range of outdoor activities is present throughout the year. And then New York State is also where you can see the famous Niagara Falls…
> More info: www.iloveny.com
Pennsylvania
On one side, two big cities to see, Pittsburgh and especially Philadelphia, and on the other, an essentially rural, wooded land with mid-mountains. Enough to mix up the centers of interest, especially if we add a “return” to the Civil War with the site of the Battle of Gettysburg and a discovery of the Amish communities of Lancaster County.
As for the outdoors and the activities it offers in general, it is in the Poconos region and along the Delaware River that you should find your happiness.
> More info: www.visitpa.com
Washington DC
If we often hear about the American capital, it is not necessarily at the tourist level.
Yet the city, although a bit austere at first glance especially compared to New York, Miami or San Francisco, contains many treasures. Because Washington is a city of museums, memorials and other monuments that will delight lovers of history and cultural discoveries. Capitol Hill, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial or that of Lincoln, the huge National Mall, the National Gallery of Art, the Air & Space museum, the museum of African American history and culture, etc., The list of things to see is really very long…
> More info: washington.org
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What climate to expect?
The climate of this part of the United States is continental with, depending on the season, warm and humid currents which rise from the south or, on the contrary (in winter), masses of cold and dry air descend from the northwest. Consequence: summers are hot (25/30°C on average) with a certain heat locally, and winters are long and cold, if not very cold with temperatures easily falling below 0°C. In addition, the region can also experience heavy snowfall at this time.
That said, depending on the relief or the latitude, the climatic conditions can vary quite greatly.
Thus, the coast enjoys a milder climate than the interior or the mountainous areas of the hinterland which are often entitled to very harsh winters. Likewise, the south of Mid‑Atlantic experiences average temperatures at least 3 or 4 degrees higher in the north in all seasons, such as between the cities of New York and Washington.
Best time to visit
Unless one has decided to go for winter sports or to discover the region under the snow, the most pleasant period is from May to the beginning of October when the temperatures are pleasant
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