Being one of the most prominent landing points for migrants and travelers from all over the world, it should come as no surprise that the East Coast of the US has more art and culture than one person could possibly hope to see in a lifetime. New York alone has literally thousands of art galleries and theaters spread out across the state, many of them free or very affordable. Art lovers should not leave the East Coast without visiting MOMA, the Museum of Modern Art, home to some of the most iconic art exhibits in the world. Gavin Brown's Enterprise is another great option for art lovers, with works from talents such as Urs Fischer, Laura Owens, and Rob Pruitt.
New York aside, Boston is home to one of the most unique cultures along the East Coast. Shaped by the large number of European (predominantly Irish) migrants who arrived on the shores of the East Coast throughout the 19th century, Boston has many fantastic festivals (their St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the largest on the entire planet), as well as its own unique slang, and is well worth a visit for culture-lovers.