Nestled in northeast Pennsylvania, the Pocono Mountains region is an easy escape from the metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. In recent years, the region’s options for meeting groups has expanded with several large casino resorts, as well as retreat-like properties, but the small-town welcome remains strong.

Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster and York play an important role in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States. The culture and traditions of the early German setters, known as Pennsylvania Dutch, can be seen and experienced throughout the region today. Here are five ways groups can experience the area's rich history at meetings and events.

From tantalizing tastes and stimulating art to inspiring structures and fantasy islands, these New York state locales bring serious wow factors to meetings and events.

Quirky festivals, historic venues and farm-to-fork foods define Western Pennsylvania’s culinary scene, from downtown Pittsburgh to the shores of Erie. Here’s how groups meeting in the area can take advantage.

At just over 11 square miles, Newport may be small on the Rhode Island map, but don’t let its size fool you. This New England charmer is chock-full of character. When it comes to leaving unforgettable impressions on attendees, these six offsite venues and experiences are sure to please—from mansions and sailboats to a storied colonial fort.

Away from the heat of politics, Washington, D.C., offers distinct advantages for business travelers and meetings and convention attendees. From streamlined connections with industry-specific speakers to a vibrant dining, hospitality and cultural scene, D.C. is a leading bleisure destination.

Connecticut’s performing and visual art venues help tell the history of the region and bring performers, artists and works of art to the area. Many of these can host events, too. From Hartford area to the historic seaside town of Mystic these art venues will wow creative-minded attendees.

From hilltop castles to high-rise hotels, Westchester stands tall in the regional group marketplace.

Meetings and events are anything but boring when hosted in one of these unique venues in New Jersey. Casino resorts in Atlantic City and a museum housed in a historic mansion in Morristown are just a few of the many sites you should host your next event in the Garden State.

Providence's authentic local experiences—from globally recognized cultural events to nationally acclaimed restaurants and bars—connect groups with the heart and soul of Rhode Island’s eclectic, energetic capital.