New York, New York

It's not surprising that New York has been named one of the greatest locations to visit on the East Coast given the abundance of fun things to do there. New York is home to premium restaurants, well-known tourist destinations, great street art, and trendy clothes, among many other things. In the Big Apple, you may be sure to find whatever you're looking for.

Running out of time to do everything will be your only problem. You'll want to sightsee including Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building, catch a show, and treat your taste buds to some of the best cuisines on earth. You'll need to schedule time for the museums after completing all of that. Topping the list are The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MOMA, Guggenheim, and the American Museum of Natural History. There are many things to do that are affordable. Some of the favorite free activities include people-watching from a park bench in Union Square, strolling through Central Park, walking the High Line, window shopping in SOHO, and watching the sunset from a rooftop patio. Plan your itinerary before leaving home, by doing this, you'll save time by not having to stand in a corner and contemplate your next move.