The Northeast has it all and surely something for everyone! 1  New York City, New York. Visiting the Big Apple is exciting. 2  New Hope, Pennsylvania. Located in the mountains on the banks of the Delaware River, New Hope is a one of the best places to travel in the Northeast, but is very easy to miss! 3  Boston, Massachusetts. One of America’s oldest cities, Boston is surely one of the top places to visit in the Northeast U.S.. Take a walk on the Freedom Trail, visit the Museum of Fine Art, plan a trip to one of the beautiful parks and take in a sports game to round out your trip. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.