Mid-Atlantic States

USA

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Shop Book
The C & O Canal, and Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland.

©Jon Bilous/Shutterstock

Why visit Mid-Atlantic States

A compelling mix of adventure awaits: monuments and museums, beaches and battlefields, woods and white water. Oyster shooters and bluegrass jams bring the party.

Lonely planet’s trusted travel insurance provider

Dreaming of Mid-Atlantic States? Protect your trip

Travel with confidence. Protect your trip and your wallet.

LEARN MORE

We don’t represent World Nomads, we receive a fee from quotes using this link. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.

Take your United States (USA) trip with Lonely Planet Journeys

Pick one of our ready-to-book trips or fully customize your own with help from our local experts.

bookable trip

Road Trippin' USA: San Francisco, National Parks & Las Vegas

11 days / 10 nights

highlights

  1. 1 Riding a historic cable car to see the seals of San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf
  2. 2 Whitewater rafting along the thrilling South Fork American River
  3. 3 Hiking past Liberty Cap and Half Dome on a guided tour of Yosemite's highlights
from $5,780

per person

book this trip see trip details

Explore more trips

  • Maine's Marvelous Coastline: 10 Days in Acadia, Bath, Bethel, and Camden
    The USA

    10 days / 9 nights

    Maine's Marvelous Coastline: 10 Days in Acadia, Bath, Bethel, and Camden

    FROM $3,795

    per person

    See Trip Details
Want our experts to design a custom trip for you?
start planning

Top places to visit in Mid-Atlantic States

Discover the best attractions in Mid-Atlantic States from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

Explore all

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Mid-Atlantic States

Mid-Atlantic States and beyond

View all