Join us on a unique journey to discover the incredible land of North America
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118 Eastern USA is a grand and historic region that provides more surprises and hidden wonders than anywhere else. There are the big cities of New York and Washington D.C., however beyond this are lesser travelled lands that contain some rare gems. Without doubt, one of the most spectacular cities in the world is New York. The centre of commerce, fashion, theatre and music, with an iconic skyline punctuated by hundreds of famous buildings, endless museums and galleries, a multicultural melting pot, and a magnetic energy that draws you in. There is nothing quite like it. But beyond the cities is history, culture and musical heritage that will keep you enthralled. Gettysburg has the unenviable title of being one of the bloodiest battles of the American civil war and inspired Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg address. Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas and Williamsburg was the centre of political events leading up to the American Revolution. Each place brings its own captivating stories which are told through the eyes of expert locals. Charleston and Savannah are some of the most well-preserved historic towns in the United States, two beautiful southern cities with an ongoing rivalry for the title of the most revered. Both contain old world mansions, ooze Southern charm and are easy to fall in love with. In the Deep South you will find cultural roots dating back to the first settlers. They came in search of riches with the promise of work, built empires on the back of cotton, or were dragged here having been sold in the slave trade. Such diverse backgrounds and lifestyles breed creativity, hope and faith, and it wasn't long before Irish folk music mixed with African and gospel traditions to give birth to Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Folk, Rock and Jazz. Amongst this were thriving plantations, winding rivers, civil rights controversies and civil wars. There have been so many significant events and the development of so many cultural nuances in this part of the world that each place tells a new and ground- breaking story. A region of unbelievable diversity and significance, a visit to Eastern USA is guaranteed to reveal some hidden gems, uncover cultural treasures and have you fascinated by a land that brought this nation to prominence. Civil War History Discover Eastern USA Spectacular Cities, Rich History & Musical Heritage