States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Features: Densely populated, major urban centers, historic sites, major economic and cultural centers
2. Midwest (North-Central):
States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Features: Diverse landscape from farming to forests, Midwestern hospitality, "Rust Belt" decline and manufacturing resurgence.
3. South:
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Features: Historical plantations, rich African-American culture and civil rights history, warm climate, diverse economies.
4. West (Pacific States):
States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Features: Spectacular natural wonders like Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Rocky Mountains, diverse landscapes from deserts to mountains to coastal areas, tech industry prominence.