The New York Times: 36 Hours, USA & Canada, East

Ease through the East: Adventures in Eastern North America. Exploring the expanse of North America that looks toward the Atlantic Ocean means experiencing a kaleidoscope of picturesque towns, rural idylls, pulsating cities, and some of the most dramatic natural scenery on the continent. Such a diversity of riches can be overwhelming, particularly if you only have a weekend to spare. Luckily, the expert writers of The New York Times are at hand with this new East Coast and Beyond special in the best-selling 36 Hours series, designed exclusively with a Friday to Sunday schedule in mind. Take your pick of towns, cities, and states from Quebec down to Havana, via postcard New England, frenetic Northeast cities, and slow-paced old towns of the South. Then hop inland to Chicago, Nashville, and New Orleans. Through palm-shaded beach resorts, history-drenched valleys, and Manhattan boutiques, you'll find the ultimate edit of unmissable food and drink, cultural highlights, historical sites, and the hottest neighborhood venues.