Home
United States
 Northeast USA
New York State
New Jersey
Washington DC
    Connecticut
Pennsylvania
    Massachusetts
    Vermont
    New Hampshire
    Maine
    Rhode Island
    Maryland
    Virginia

Northeast USA Attractions

    Lincoln Center, New York State

  70 Lincoln Center Plaza - New York, NY              
David H. Koch TheaterLincoln Center for the Performing Arts is the world's largest cultural complex. The 12 world-reowned independent resident companies that make up the Lincoln Center represent the very best in the performing arts today. This site guides you through the superb offerings of the resident companies as well as the excellent programs of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., titled "Lincoln Center Presents."
    Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York State
  30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn, NY              
<iframe id='palyer2' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=BAMorg'></iframe id='palyer2'>
2013 Winter/Spring Season. Based on The Suit by Can Themba, Mothobi Mutloatse, and Barney Simon Direction, adaptation, and music by Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne, and Franck Krawczyk The renowned Peter Brook—whose 1987 production of The Mahabharata inaugurated the BAM Majestic Theater (now the BAM Harvey Theater)—returns with a music-filled adaptation of South African writer Can Themba’s piercing tale of simmering resentment and tragedy, The Suit. A wife caught in the act, her lover fleeing the scene, a suit left behind. It’s the perfect recipe for a husband’s punishing, humiliating decree: go on with business as usual, he says to his spouse, but take your lover’s suit everywhere you go as a ghostly reminder of your betrayal. Using an innovative staging that integrates live musicians directly into the action, Brook makes Themba’s volatile work sing. A hummed “Strange Fruit,” African melodies, and Schubert lieder thicken the tense, poisoned air of this apartheid-era summer in which a shared wound was not allowed to heal.
Dating from its first performance in 1861, BAM has grown into a thriving urban arts center that brings international performing arts and film to Brooklyn. The first BAM facility at 176-194 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights was originally conceived by the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn as a home for its concerts. It housed a large theater seating 2,200, a smaller concert hall, dressing and chorus rooms, and a vast "baronial" kitchen. BAM presented both amateur and professional music and theater productions. Performers included Ellen Terry, Edwin Booth, Tomas Salvini, and Fritz Kreisler.
    Splish Splash Water Park, New York State
  2549 Splish Splash Dr - Exit 72 W LIE(Rte 495) - Riverhead, NY             
<iframe id='palyer3' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=SplishSplashLI'></iframe id='palyer3'>
Splish Splash has 96 exciting acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you discover another one-of-a-kind water attraction. Year after year, families come here for a summer like no other! The park features 30 rides and runs from May through September. Thrill seekers can have a blast venturing through rides and slides, while the people wishing for more of a relaxing experience can enjoy the waves, rivers and pools. Splish Splash is one of the best places to visit in Long Island with Kids and is voted one of the Best Water Parks in America by the Travel Channel.
    Islamic Center, Washington DC
  2551 Massachusetts Ave NW - Washington, DC           
"In November 1944, the idea for building a Mosque in Washington DC was born through a discussion between Mr. M. Abu Al Hawa and the former Ambassador of Egypt, Mr. Mahmood Hassan Pasha.
Soon thereafter, a handful of diplomats and American Muslims formed the Washington Mosque Foundation. The Foundation’s membership quickly grew to include representatives from every Islamic nation in the world and American citizens. They all supported the Foundation’s appeal for funds. They managed to raise enough money that enabled them to purchase the land that the Center sits on now on Washington’s “Embassy Row”. They purchased the land on April 30, 1946, and laid the cornerstone on January 11, 1949.
Finally, with its completion, the Islamic Center’s dedication ceremony took place on June 28, 1957. Former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke for the American representatives. In his address, he praised the Islamic world’s “traditions of learning and rich culture” which have “for centuries contributed to the building of civilization.” He affirmed America’s founding principle of religious freedom and stated that: “America would fight with her whole strength for your right to have here your own church and worship according to your own conscience. This concept is indeed a part of America, and without that concept we would be something else than what we are.”
    Southwick's Zoo, Massachusetts
  2 Southwick Street - Mendon, MA           
The Brewer family and its staff are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of all animals. The Southwick team’s mission: to provide an extensive zoological collection and educational facility for our visitors. We strive to promote an exciting environment for a positive family experience.
Southwick’s is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local, or federal funding of any kind. All admission proceeds go directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diets, veterinary care, new exhibit design, and all maintenance of zoo facilities.
    Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, New Jersey
  3501 Boardwalk - Wildwood, NJ             
<iframe id='palyer6' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=TheMoreysPiers'></iframe id='palyer6'>
Enjoy THREE action packed piers including Morey’s Mariner’s Landing, Surfside and Adventure Piers with lots of games and amusements rides for all, from the kids to the Xtreme rides. Visit TWO unique beachfront waterparks: Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club where guests can rent cabanas and enjoy a massage and other spa services, AND the exciting Raging Waters Waterpark.
    GardenSK8 Indoor Skatepark, New Jersey
  321 Changebridge Road - Pine Brook, NJ             
<iframe id='palyer7' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=gardensk8video'></iframe id='palyer7'>
The team proud to announce the opening of the New York metropolitan area’s most creative indoor skatepark facility. Hands down the most technical street course and gigantic bowl also know as “The Pirate Bowl”.
    Library of Congress, Washington DC
  101 Independence Avenue, SE - Washington, DC             
<iframe id='palyer8' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=libraryofcongress'></iframe id='palyer8'>
"Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of books in the world, with 100 million items, including a Gutenberg Bible and first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The splendor of the magnificent Main Reading Room is worth the visit, but you should also browse the many excellent collections and exhibits in the library's three buildings. Its collections are available for research to adults 18 and older."
    Lititz Springs Park, Pennsylvania
  PO Box 110 - Lititz, PA             
<iframe id='palyer9' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=LititzSpringsPark'></iframe id='palyer9'>
The history of the Reading & Columbia Rail Road started with the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company chartered April 4, 1833 by an Act of the Pennsylvnia Legislature. This is all part of a complex story that began locally in 1857 with generated interest in a railroad between Reading and Columbia. A group of influential citizens from Lancaster and Berks Counties secured passage of a charter creating the Reading & Columbia Rail Road Company, which was signed by Governor James Pollock on May 19, 1857.
    Wild West City, New Jersey
  50 Lackawanna Drive - Stanhope, NJ             
<iframe id='palyer10' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=wildwestcity'></iframe id='palyer10'>
A western heritage theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life western characters, legendary events and a frontier town re-creation. Featuring twenty-two (22) different live action shows throughout the course of the day, Wild West City offers the visitor the chance to “live” in the old west!
In addition to the shows, they offer a 24-gauge miniature train ride, stagecoach and pony rides. Guests can browse our shops and museums along Main Street, visit & talk with many knowledgeable townsfolk portraying early western life as historic figures or trades people, pan for gold, visit petting zoo or play miniature golf. The Chapel is quietly nestled beyond the town alongside our authentic 1880’s Schoolhouse.
    U.S. Capitol Building, Washington DC
  1st Street Northeast - Washington, DC           
The United States Capitol Complex is comprised of the Capitol, the House and Senate Office Buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Grounds, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the Capitol Power Plant, and various support facilities. In addition, work has now begun towards the construction of a new Capitol Visitor Center, an underground facility to be located beneath the Capitol's east front plaza.
    Six Gun City & Fort Splash Water Park, New Hampshire
  Rt 2 - Jefferson, NH           
Well, Howdy Partner and welcome to Six Gun City and Fort Splash Waterpark! You've found the home of family fun in Jefferson, New Hampshire, only a short drive from the outside world. Won't you come join us for some good old fashion fun in the Old West? Are you looking for a family getaway where everyone will be happy? Slide back to a time when fun came first with a quick trip to the White Mountains!
    Acadia National Park
  Rock- bound shore of Mount Desert Island - Maine, ME             
<iframe id='palyer13' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=nationalparkservice'></iframe id='palyer13'>
Arcadia National Park is located in Maine on the rock- bound shore of Mount Desert Island. Here you will find granite cliffs side by side with sand, cobblestone beaches and glacier-carved mountains rising from the sea, cupping deep lakes in their valleys. The geography of Acadia National Park ranges from meadows and marshes to dense evergreen forests. Everywhere the ocean makes its presence felt, whether by sight, sound or smell. The National Park Service (NPS) protects this unique resource and provides a variety of visitor services.
    Philadelphia Zoo, Pennsylvania
  3400 West Girard Ave - Philadelphia, PA             
<iframe id='palyer14' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=ThePhillyzoo'></iframe id='palyer14'>
Home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year. Like many other Philadelphia landmarks and institutions, the Philadelphia Zoo is an American first. The charter establishing the Zoological Society of Philadelphia was approved and signed on March 21, 1859. Due to the Civil War, however, it was another 15 years before America's first zoo was ready to open. The Zoo opened its gates on July 1, 1874. The Frank Furness Victorian gates and gatehouses, and the Zoo's location, are the same today as they were on the day it opened. One of its assets, then and now, is John Penn's home, The Solitude, which sat on the land chosen for the Zoo. John Penn was the grandson of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania. The Solitude is considered to be Philadelphia's most precise and elegant expression of neoclassical style.
    Elizabeth Park
   - Connecticut, CT             
<iframe id='palyer15' width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m5pPAdupzvQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer15'>
The area which is now known as Elizabeth Park was once owned by Charles H. Pond. Mr. Pond was a wealthy industrialist and statesman whose career included the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Hartford National Bank, and Treasurer of the State of Connecticut.
Today the park encompasses 102 acres and boasts many garden areas, pathways, greenhouses, lawns, a picnic grove, a pond and recreation areas.
    Water Wizz, Rhode Island
  Misquamicut Beach - Westerly, RI            
<iframe id='palyer16' width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eJgt_rToXow" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer16'>
The beach was never this exciting! Over 1,000 feet of spills and thrills tunnels and dips that twist and turn into two pools after racing down the speed slides? Test your skill! Located right across from picturesque Misquamicut State beach, Water Wizz is the perfect way to refresh the entire family on a summer day.
    Ice Skating at Schenley Park, Pennsylvania
  Schenley Oval on Overlook Dr. - Pittsburgh, PA            
<iframe id='palyer17' width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zdSy2SFqVzU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer17'>
The Schenley Park Skating Rink is open for ice skating during the winter. Throughout the winter the rink operates daily and offers a variety of public sessions and special sessions such as family nights, adults only nights and college ID discount sessions. The facility hosts three special events: "Skate with Santa" in December, "Mascot Skate" in January, and "Valentines on Ice" in February. The Schenley Park Skating Rink also features a meeting/banquet room with kitchen available for rental year-round.
    ECHO Lake Aquarium, Vermont
  One College Street - Burlington, VT             
<iframe id='palyer18' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=echovermont'></iframe id='palyer18'>
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, educates and delights visitors about the Ecology, Culture, History, and Opportunity for stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.
Enjoying a beautiful Lakefront location and privy to stunning views, ECHO is one of the most striking and unique locales in Vermont. Come enjoy the amazing exhibits showcasing the fantastic marine life and history of the Champlain Basin! ECHO offers all sorts of scientific wonders and insights for you to absorb. ECHO also provides extensive resources for community events.
    Vermont Discovery Cruises, Vermont
  348 Flynn Street - Burlington, VT            
Come and experience the beauty of Vermont aboard the beautiful Moonlight Lady! Immerse yourself in a rich history and culture, a lush natural setting, and the warmth of a friendly crew and passengers!
The sixty-five foot Moonlight Lady, replicating a 1920's era plum stem inland waterways cruiser, features 8 cabins each with twin beds, private baths and expansive windows affording stunning lake and sunset views.
    Dinosaur Land, Virginia
  3848 Stonewall Jackson Highway - White Post, VA           
dinosaurland, dinosaur land, Shenendoah Valley, theme park, fossils, dinosaurs, land, Virginia, Shenandoah, Valley, animals, animals, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus, Mesozoic, prehistoric
    Virginia Zoo, Virginia
  3500 Granby Street - Norfolk, VA           
Zoo members are invited to “feast with the beasts” while taking an early morning peek at their Zoo. Members can graze the Zoo as breakfast is served picnic-style and enjoy watching animals down their early morning meals. Up-close animal encounters and interesting animal facts from Virginia Zoo Volunteers will also be available for guests to enjoy. It's an event you won't want to miss.
    Frontier Town, Maryland
  P.O. Box 691 - Ocean City, MD             
<iframe id='palyer22' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=FrontierTownCamping'></iframe id='palyer22'>
Frontier Town, Ocean City, Maryland’s premier camping resort! Our Woodall’s® Double 5W rated waterfront campground is situated along the beautiful Sinepuxent Bay and features over 500 spacious campsites caterin’ to primitive tentin’ all the way up to luxury 45 foot motor homes, deluxe rental trailers and campin’ cabins. Just 5 minutes away is Ocean City, Maryland with its’ beautiful sandy beaches, famous boardwalk, great fishin’ and amusements galore.
Also just a stones throw is Assateague Island National Seashore (home to the wild ponies), the quaint Victorian town of Berlin, Maryland with its’ antique shops, farmers market, weekend festivals and much, much more. Golfers will thrill to the challenge of playing some of the top rated golf courses in the country. Our Water Park with a giant water slide, lazy river and large activity pool is FREE to our campers! Our campers also enjoy a 20% discount to Frontier Town Western Theme Park! Bring along your boat and dock it at our 75-slip marina or enjoy fishing from our 200 foot long fishin’ and crabbin’ pier. No other campground “This (or that) side of the Pecos” offers so much!
    Story Land, New Hampshire
  Route 16 - Glen, NH            
<iframe id='palyer23' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=StoryLandNH'></iframe id='palyer23'>
Kennywood Entertainment continues the Story Land legacy begun by the Morrell Family... The inspiration for Story Land came to Bob and Ruth Morrell of North Conway, NH, from a woman they met in Germany, while Bob was serving in the U.S. Army in the early 1950s.
Frau Von Arps had created a collection of small dolls based on characters from children's stories, and she suggested that the Morrells build a small village to house them when they returned home to the White Mountains. They took her suggestion much further, deciding instead to bring some of those characters and stories to life in a setting with green grass and flowers, where children are safe and busy at every turn.
    York's Wild Kingdom, Maine
  Route 1 - York Beach, ME           
Located in York Beach, Maine has something to offer every member of the family. Each year more than 200,000 people come to visit the largest zoo and amusement park in the area. With exotic animals from around the world, YORK'S WILD KINGDOM is recognized for its rare species and knowledgeable curators.
We offer a variety of family rides, paddle boats, an 18 hole miniature golf course, a petting zoo, scenic picnic grounds and even a Haunted House. Educational learning sessions take place throughout the day and a special member of the zoo Rewa---Maine's only White Bengal Tiger---will amaze and delight the child in everyone!
    Ocean Breeze Water Park, Virginia
  849 General Booth Blvd. - Virginia Beach, VA             
<iframe id='palyer25' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=OceanBreezeWaterpark'></iframe id='palyer25'>
Ocean Breeze Waterpark is Virginia Beach's ONLY water park. Located just 1.5 miles from the Oceanfront area, it's a quick trip from wherever you are!
Ocean Breeze Waterpark offers 16 waterslides, the 1 million-gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay children's area and other fantastic attractions. While visiting Ocean Breeze Waterpark, check out the West Indies BBQ, Island Trader Gift Shop, or Shipwreck Island Arcade.
Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day each summer.
    Franklin Park Zoo, Massachusetts
  One Franklin Park Road - Boston, MA             
<iframe id='palyer26' width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zkuc3ePFB-E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer26'>
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation dba Zoo New England is the private, non-profit corporation that operates Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Zoo New England subsists on earned revenues and state, private, and corporate funding. Its mission is to be a pre-eminent conservator of endangered animal species, and to provide world-class resources for conservation education.
    Quassy Amusement Park, Connecticut
  Lake Quassapaug, Rt. 64 - Middlebury, CT            
Quassy offers a multitude of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the whole family. From the thrill of The Big Flush Water Coaster to a pleasant and leisurely ride aboard Quassy Queen II, there is literally something for everyone.
Quassy's 24 rides, swimming and boating on beautiful Lake Quassapaug and karaoke for the little ones make Quassy a high priority family destination for safe, affordable family fun.
    Lake Compounce, Connecticut
  822 Lake Avenue - Bristol, CT             
<iframe id='palyer28' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=LakeCompounceCT'></iframe id='palyer28'>
amusement park, theme park, connecticut, new england, waterpark, new england's family theme park, connecticut theme park, connecticut amusement park, new england theme park, new england amusement park, connecticut water park, new england waterpark
    Quechee Gorge Village, Vermont
  U.S. Route 4 - Quechee, VT           
Quechee Gorge Village, located in the heart of the Quechee Gorge and originally established in 1985, has since evolved into one of the premier shopping attractions in the state of Vermont, featuring a rich plethora of antiques, collectibles, and craft dealers and several other memorable attractions!
    New England Aquarium, Massachusetts
  Central Wharf - Boston, MA             
<iframe id='palyer30' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=newenglandaquarium'></iframe id='palyer30'>
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource.