Ch 5- The Atlantic Periphery

The Atlantic Periphery

The Atlantic Periphery includes the Atlantic provinces of Canada and Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and the northeastern part of the state of New York (Shelley 91).This region is known for having beautiful rugged coast lines and mountain scenery, and maintaining a slower pace than the nearby cities.    

Catskill Mountains

Due to its close proximity to Philadelphia, many who live in the city find peace in upstate New York. The Catskill Mountains, which are on the southern edge of the Atlantic Periphery, is only a 4 hour drive from Philly. In these mountains, part of the larger Appalachian Mountains, visitors can hike, fish, camp, and enjoy the serenity of the outdoors. With the phenomenal natural scenery and relaxed pace of life, the Catskills offer Philadelphia residents a reprieve to the hustle and bustle of city life.

Family in front of Doubleday Field

Further inland of New York, still on the southern edge of the Atlantic Periphery, is Cooperstown. My family vacationed there last August. Home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Doubleday field (the home of baseball), Cooperstown and neighboring small towns have a rustic, sleepy feel.  Also nearby is Cooperstown Dreams Park, a camp facility where 11 and 12 year-old boys play baseball for a week. My fiance went 10 years ago, and this past summer, by brother went. Cooperstown, as all of the Atlantic Periphery, offered gorgeous scenery. Only 4 1/2 hours away from Philly, Cooperstown is another popular destination for people to relax.


Other popular destinations for Philly residents in the Atlantic Periphery are Lake Placid, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara Falls. These beautiful sites are all within a 7 hour drive of Philadelphia.

The Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia skyline in distance