jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

Looking for suggestions for a East Coastal destination for a fun 4 day weekend. WE have plane tickets we need to use before the end of January, and would like to do a quick trip this fall yet. We're thinking East Coast, great seafood and historical sites. (we love history) I always get great suggestions from UHH so any and all ideas are appreciated.
Thanks!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Depends on what you like...
Williamsburg, VA (->Richmond)
Charleston, SC
Portland, ME (drive up the coast on US-1) (Lobstah)
Savannah, GA
Boston, MA

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The "East Coast" is about 5,000 miles long Longshadow offered a sampling of possibilities, but maybe you want to narrow it down further to a region?

The historical significance of Boston and environs would certainly make Massachusetts a top contender - from the Pilgrims and the Mayflower through the Revolutionary War and commercial fishing.

For seafood, I'm partial to lobstah rolls; however, Maryland crab cakes are mighty fine also (Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay have history too).

Regarding your timing, anyplace in peak foliage may be difficult to find accommodations, though the season is nearing its final weeks in New England.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

You couldn't do better this time of year than to head to Charleston, SC. History!? How about where the Civil War started, history of slavery, of rice plantations, there were indigo plantations, and now there is a very good brand of Tea grown there. April and October are the best months -- not too hot, not too cold. The Plantations like Magnolia are both historical and beautiful. Take a sunset sailboat ride on a three or four mast schooner, and a ferry ride to Ft. Sumpter where the first shots of the War happened. Charleston is rife with Ghost tales and you can take any of a number of carriage rides including one that is specific to ghost tales. Seafood! Yes, there are a number of four and five star restaurants there including a couple of James Beard awarded restaurants. My favorite though is about a thirty minute drive north on Hwy. 17 to McClellanville, SC. It is rustic, but the owner will serve you one of the best meals you'll have this year! The hush-puppies are to die for! I really like the fried grouper and I don't usually get fried fish. The deep sea scallops are the best though. If you decide on this destination, PM me and I will tell you a couple of other great restaurants and places to see. The beaches are still warm this time of year, so take a swimsuit.

MTDesigns Loc: Corryton,Tenn.

Savannah would be a good choice. Good food ,historic sites, good weather and many side trip places.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Savannah is very similar to Charleston in appearance and I usually refer to it as Charleston lite! It has good history and one thing Charleston doesn't have -- a really nice Train museum. They are close enough it would be easy enough to split time between them. They have Paula Dean's Restaurant and also the Little Bird Girl Statue that was made famous in the novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". The Girl Scouts were originated in Savannah and you can see the home of the founder there.

srt101fan

Linda is right, you need to zero in on a region. "East Coast" is just too large an area, with too many attractions. Any one of the large cities with historical attractions could keep you busy for a few days. Have you been to Washington, DC?

Poohpz Loc: Rhode Island

Newport Rhode Island

jfdnp Loc: Coastal Connecticut

You'll get all of that in Boston and 20 miles in any direction from there

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

There’s this little town located conveniently between New Jersey and Connecticut that some people believe is the center of the universe. I understand that there are many things to do there.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

As a visiting Englishman, I was blown away by Williamsburg. 1 day is to short, so get the 3 day pass (which we did). Don't bother with the 7 day pass, 2x 3 day with a decent pause in between much better in my opinion.

We have a lot of History here (so you tell us) but I have NEVER been to something similar done quite as well as this.
Lots of photo opportunity, but mainly architectural, if you ask the tradesmen many will let you take a snap - if you can understand 17c English. The attention to detail is astounding.

But don't think just of the photography. Get involved and move along as you (the audience) are unwittingly coerced into the story of your history by actors who don't so much guide but lead you into the next chapter.

In the unlikely event I make a return visit to the U.S., this place is high on my list of priorities - if not top.

HamB

As a New Yorker, I would pick Charleston or Williamsburg.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

It’s not the East Coast but you could come to Gatlinburg Tennessee or anywhere in the smoky mountains Asheville is also very nice.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Ok, everyone is partial to their own areas. I have been living in New Hampshire for the past 4 1/2 years. I think the best area is in northern New England, (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, etc.,) for the fall foliage, which is in full bloom right now. So, now you have my input...LOL.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Fall is a good time to visit Philadelphia. The National Park is a bit less crowded. If you stay in old city, you are walking distance to historical sites and trendy restaurants. There is a Pflash bus that makes a loop of museums, historical sites, etc, one fare with unlimited off/on stops.