Major Cities in the Middle Atlantic Region

 


New York

How big is New York City? What is its nickname?


What is the estimated number of tourist to visit New York City in 1999?


What is the estimated amount of money that those tourist will spend in New York in 1999?


How many restraunts, museums and stores does New York City have?



New York City has incredible arcitecture. What famous buildings are in New York City?



Tour the Empire State Building. Then, write a descripition of the building and two interesting trivia facts.





Visit the Statue of Liberty. When did France give the Statue of Liberty to the United States?



Why did France give the Statue of Liberty to the United States?


What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of today?


What is Ellis Island?




Philadelphia

Explore Philadelphia Tourism. What is Philadelphia's nickname?


Go to this Philadelphia web site. How big is Philadelphia?


Washington D.C.

If you were to go to Washington D.C., you would probably visit the Capital Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Smithsonian. Use these sites to learn about this wonderful city and answer these questions. Visit the White House for Kids. Click on location. Print the map of Washington D.C. Then, staple it to this page. Continue to go through each section and answer the following questions:

What did you learn about the history of the White House?



What did you learn about the President?



What is the Capital Building and which president helped build it?



What is the  Lincoln Memorial?



 What is the Smithsonian?