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Lonely Planet Eastern USA

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Eastern USA.


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About the book

Discover Eastern USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets—from wandering through Miami's Wynwood, where muralists and graffiti artists have transformed blocks into alfresco art galleries, to cruising along Cape Cod's Old King's Highway, and chasing over 250 cascades in Brevard, North Carolina, known as the 'Land of the Waterfalls'. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Eastern USA travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Eastern USA effortlessly. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. Expert local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, while vibrant photography and maps bring the region to life. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Site to New York's Central Park. An essential information toolkit contains tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with Eastern USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. Covers New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania; New England; Washington, DC & the Capital Region; The South; Florida; and the Great Lakes.

Book details

Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited

Paperback ISBN: 9781837584215 12 Feb 2026 196 x 130 x 26 (mm) 510g