Natural Features:
- Mountains: Appalachian Mountains, Adirondack Mountains, Green Mountains, White Mountains
- Coastlines: Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Chesapeake Bay
- Forests: Temperate deciduous forests, boreal forests
Culture and History:
- Colonial Era: Major historical sites such as Plymouth Plantation, Salem Witch Trials, and the Boston Tea Party
- American Revolution: Battlefields and historical landmarks in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York
- Industrial Revolution: Centers of manufacturing and innovation in textile, shipbuilding, and other industries
Arts and Entertainment:
- Boston: Cultural hub with world-renowned museums, symphony orchestra, and Boston Ballet
- New York City: Global center for Broadway theater, music, and art
- Philadelphia: Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Barnes Foundation art museum
Industry and Economy:
- Financial Services: Major financial centers in New York City and Boston
- Technology: Silicon Valley of the East in Massachusetts and New York
- Pharmaceuticals: Leading research and manufacturing centers in New Jersey and Massachusetts
- Tourism: Historic sites, beaches, and natural attractions attract millions of visitors
Education and Research:
- Ivy League Universities: Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown
- Research Institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University
- Medical Centers: World-renowned hospitals and medical schools in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia
Food and Drink:
- Seafood: Abundance of coastal fisheries and seafood restaurants
- Italian Cuisine: Large Italian-American communities in New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston
- Lobster: Maine lobster industry
- Clams: Quahog clam fisheries in Rhode Island and Connecticut
- Pizza: Thin-crust pizza in New York City